Kick & Punt Returns

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Kick & Punt Returns Table
Games Punt Returns Kick Returns
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Ret Yds TD Lng Y/R Rt Yds TD Lng Y/Rt APYd AV
197923MIADB461600020020203
198024MIAFS46161310000.04089008722.39477
198125MIAFS4616611201212.0711403016.31264
198226STLDB46300000
198327RAIDB47400000
198529RAIDB47400000
Career59192120126.047102408721.8109314
3 yrsMIA48192120126.047102408721.8109314
2 yrsRAI800000
1 yrSTL300000
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Defense & Fumbles

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Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty
198024MIAFS461613413012424412.0
198125MIAFS46166100012000.0
Career5919513012544412.0
3 yrsMIA4819513012544412.0
2 yrsRAI8000.0
1 yrSTL3000.0
Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty
197923MIADB100001000.0
Career30001000.0
2 yrsMIA200001000.0
1 yrSTL100.0

Scoring Summary

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Scoring Summary Table
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS RshTD RecTD PR TD KR TD FblTD IntTD OthTD AllTD 2PM 2PA D2P XPM XPA FGM FGA Sfty Pts Pts/G
198024MIAFS4616131160.4
Career59191106.1
3 yrsMIA48191106.1
2 yrsRAI80000.0
1 yrSTL30000.0

Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors

Hall of Fame Monitor

PFR HOF Monitor: 8.75 (965th among DB, average HOF DB is 98.02)

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Don Bessillieu?

Don Bessillieu is 67 years old.

When was Don Bessillieu born?

Don Bessillieu was born on May 4, 1956.

Where was Don Bessillieu born?

Don Bessillieu was born in Fort Benning, GA.

How tall is Don Bessillieu?

Don Bessillieu is 6-1 (185 cm) tall.

How much did Don Bessillieu weigh when playing?

Don Bessillieu weighed 200 lbs (90 kg) when playing.

Is Don Bessillieu in the Hall of Fame?

Don Bessillieu has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

How many games did Don Bessillieu play?

Don Bessillieu played 59 games over his career.

How many Super Bowls has Don Bessillieu won?

Don Bessillieu has won 1 Super Bowl.

When did Don Bessillieu retire?

Don Bessillieu last played in 1985.