Tony Daykin
Tony Daykin (born May 3, 1955 in Taipei, Taiwan) is a former player in the NFL. He played for the Detroit Lions and the Atlanta Falcons. He played collegiately for the Georgia Tech football team. He is currently a math teacher and assistant football coach at Carlton J. Kell High School in Marietta, Georgia.[1][2] He is distinguished as being the first person born in Taiwan to play in the National Football League.
| Born: | May 3, 1955 Taipei, Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| College | Georgia Tech |
| NFL draft | 1977 / Round: 11 / Pick 293 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1977–1978 | Detroit Lions |
| 1979–1981 | Atlanta Falcons |
References
- "Faculty and Staff 2011 - 2012". Carlton J. Kell High School. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
- "Tony Daykin". Kell Football. Retrieved 2012-01-11.
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