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 AV
197022BALRDE81146000008.55
197123BALLDT81141421911902008.013
197224BALLDE811414001006.07
197325NORLDE781414110101008.56
197426NORLDE781311003005.57
197527NYJLDE87141408.04
197628NYJDE872100.00
197729CHIRDE871414001005.08
Career9988320119080049.550
3 yrsBAL4234219119030022.525
2 yrsNOR27251101040014.013
2 yrsNYJ161508.04
1 yrCHI1414001005.08
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
197022BALDE30
197123BALLDT220000000.0
197729CHIRDE110000000.0
2 yrsBAL52000.0
1 yrCHI11000.0
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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
197022BALRDE81146010000.00
Career9988010000.020
3 yrsBAL4234010000.019
2 yrsNOR2725001
2 yrsNYJ1615000
1 yrCHI1414000

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
197123BALLDT8114141160.4
Career99881106.1
3 yrsBAL42341106.1
2 yrsNOR2725000.0
2 yrsNYJ1615000.0
1 yrCHI1414000.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Billy Newsome?

Billy Newsome is 76 years old.

When was Billy Newsome born?

Billy Newsome was born on March 2, 1948.

Where was Billy Newsome born?

Billy Newsome was born in Jacksonville, TX.

How tall is Billy Newsome?

Billy Newsome is 6-4 (193 cm) tall.

How much did Billy Newsome weigh when playing?

Billy Newsome weighed 250 lbs (113 kg) when playing.

Is Billy Newsome in the Hall of Fame?

Billy Newsome has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

How many games did Billy Newsome play?

Billy Newsome played 99 games over his career.

How many sacks did Billy Newsome have?

Billy Newsome had 49.5 sacks over his career.

How many Super Bowls has Billy Newsome won?

Billy Newsome has won 1 Super Bowl.

When did Billy Newsome retire?

Billy Newsome last played in 1977.