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Michael Timpson
No. 45, 83 12
PositionWide receiver
Personal information
Born (1967-06-06) June 6, 1967 (age 58)
Baxley, Georgia, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolHialeah-Miami Lakes (FL)
CollegePenn State
NFL draft1989: 4th round, 100th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Receptions300
Receiving yards4,047
Receiving Touchdowns12
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Michael Dwain Timpson (born June 6, 1967) is an American former professional football player and sprinter.

Early life

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Timpson was a track star and multi-sport athlete at Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School in Hialeah, Florida from 1981 to 1985. He won seven track and field titles in high school. Four of those titles were won his senior year at the same track meet. He recorded three state records that day. He was an All-American in track and football.[1]

Professional career

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He was selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round (100th overall), 14th wide receiver taken in the 1989 NFL draft, and played for them from 1989 to 1994.[2] He played with the Chicago Bears in 1995 and 1996, and finished his career with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1997. He retired in 1999.

NFL career statistics

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Legend
BoldCareer high

Regular season

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YearTeamGamesReceiving
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTD
1989NWE20000.000
1990NWE5059118.2420
1991NWE1622547118.8602
1992NWE1622631512.1251
1993NWE1674265415.6482
1994NWE15147494112.7373
1995CHI1612428912.0362
1996CHI15156280212.9490
1997PHI15104248411.5262
116513004,04713.56012

Playoffs

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YearTeamGamesReceiving
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTD
1994NWE1122010.0130
1122010.0130

Track and field

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Timpson was an outstanding All-American track and field athlete at Penn State University. He holds the school records in the following events:[3][4]

  • 200 meters: 20.23 (1986)
  • 55 Meters (Indoors): 6.31 (1986)
  • 200 Meters (Indoors): 21.11 (1989)
  • 300 Meters (Indoors): 33.01 (1986)
  • 400 Meters (Indoors): 46.81 (1987)
  • 55-Meter High Hurdles (Indoors): 7.31 (1986)

His time of 33.01 in the indoor 300 Meters, was an NCAA record. In 1992, he participated in the U.S. Olympic trials in the 200 meters and was a semifinalist.

Personal

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Timpson resides in Orlando, Florida with his wife and their two children.

References

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  1. ^ Wine, Steven. "Vet WR Timpson returns home to play for Dolphins", Associated Press, July 28, 2007. Accessed December 23, 2007. "That was in 1985, when Timpson was a highly sought prospect from Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School."
  2. ^ "1989 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  3. ^ "Penn State Records". Archived from the original on September 14, 2006. Retrieved May 13, 2006.
  4. ^ "Penn State in Postseason". Archived from the original on September 14, 2006. Retrieved May 13, 2006.
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    Michael Timpson
    No. 45, 83 12
    PositionWide receiver
    Personal information
    Born (1967-06-06) June 6, 1967 (age 58)
    Baxley, Georgia, U.S.
    Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
    Weight180 lb (82 kg)
    Career information
    High schoolHialeah-Miami Lakes (FL)
    CollegePenn State
    NFL draft1989: 4th round, 100th overall pick
    Career history
    Awards and highlights
    Career NFL statistics
    Receptions300
    Receiving yards4,047
    Receiving Touchdowns12
    Stats at Pro Football Reference

    Michael Dwain Timpson (born June 6, 1967) is an American former professional football player and sprinter.

    Early life

    Timpson was a track star and multi-sport athlete at Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School in Hialeah, Florida from 1981 to 1985. He won seven track and field titles in high school. Four of those titles were won his senior year at the same track meet. He recorded three state records that day. He was an All-American in track and football.[1]

    Professional career

    He was selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round (100th overall), 14th wide receiver taken in the 1989 NFL draft, and played for them from 1989 to 1994.[2] He played with the Chicago Bears in 1995 and 1996, and finished his career with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1997. He retired in 1999.

    NFL career statistics

    Legend
    BoldCareer high

    Regular season

    YearTeamGamesReceiving
    GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTD
    1989NWE20000.000
    1990NWE5059118.2420
    1991NWE1622547118.8602
    1992NWE1622631512.1251
    1993NWE1674265415.6482
    1994NWE15147494112.7373
    1995CHI1612428912.0362
    1996CHI15156280212.9490
    1997PHI15104248411.5262
    116513004,04713.56012

    Playoffs

    YearTeamGamesReceiving
    GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTD
    1994NWE1122010.0130
    1122010.0130

    Track and field

    Timpson was an outstanding All-American track and field athlete at Penn State University. He holds the school records in the following events:[3][4]

    • 200 meters: 20.23 (1986)
    • 55 Meters (Indoors): 6.31 (1986)
    • 200 Meters (Indoors): 21.11 (1989)
    • 300 Meters (Indoors): 33.01 (1986)
    • 400 Meters (Indoors): 46.81 (1987)
    • 55-Meter High Hurdles (Indoors): 7.31 (1986)

    His time of 33.01 in the indoor 300 Meters, was an NCAA record. In 1992, he participated in the U.S. Olympic trials in the 200 meters and was a semifinalist.

    Personal

    Timpson resides in Orlando, Florida with his wife and their two children.

    References

    1. ^ Wine, Steven. "Vet WR Timpson returns home to play for Dolphins", Associated Press, July 28, 2007. Accessed December 23, 2007. "That was in 1985, when Timpson was a highly sought prospect from Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School."
    2. ^ "1989 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
    3. ^ "Penn State Records". Archived from the original on September 14, 2006. Retrieved May 13, 2006.
    4. ^ "Penn State in Postseason". Archived from the original on September 14, 2006. Retrieved May 13, 2006.
    • Penn State Outdoor Track Records
    • A proud alumnus: Catching up with Michael Timpson, boston.com, March 2, 2005
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