Receiving & Rushing
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| Games | Receiving | Rushing | Total Yds | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Rec | Yds | TD | Lng | Att | Yds | TD | Lng | Touch | YScm | RRTD | Fmb | AV | |||||||
| 1971 | 26 | SDG | LB | 85 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0 | 1 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||||
| 1973 | 28 | NWE | LB | 53 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||
| 1974 | 29 | NWE | LB | 53 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 1 | 21 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 0 | 2 | 11.5 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||
| Career | 40 | 5 | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 1 | 21 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0 | 3 | 9.7 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2 yrs | NWE | 26 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 1 | 21 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0 | 2 | 11.5 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |||||||||
| 1 yr | SDG | 14 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0 | 1 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | ||||||||||
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Scoring Summary
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was John Tanner born?
John Tanner was born on March 8, 1945.
Where was John Tanner born?
John Tanner was born in Orlando, FL.
How tall was John Tanner?
John Tanner was 6-4 (193 cm) tall.
How much did John Tanner weigh when playing?
John Tanner weighed 241 lbs (109 kg) when playing.
Is John Tanner in the Hall of Fame?
John Tanner has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did John Tanner play?
John Tanner played 40 games over his career.
How many receptions did John Tanner have?
John Tanner had 3 receptions over his career.
How many receiving yards did John Tanner have?
John Tanner had 29 receiving yards over his career.
When did John Tanner retire?
John Tanner last played in 1974.
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