Lee Bouggess

Lee Edward Bouggess (born January 18, 1948 in Louisville, Kentucky) is a former American football running back who played for three seasons in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1970–1973. He was drafted by the Eagles in the third round of the 1970 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisville.

Lee Bouggess
No. 46
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1948-01-18) January 18, 1948
Louisville, Kentucky
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College:Louisville
NFL Draft:1970 / Round: 3 / Pick: 59
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of 1973
Rushing yards:697
Average:2.6
Rushing touchdowns:5
Receptions:78
Receiving yards:589
Receiving touchdowns:3
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Bouggess was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 1970 NFL Draft. As a rookie in 1970, Bouggess had one of the worst seasons ever with a yards-per-carry average of 2.52, the lowest in NFL history.[1] However, he currently ranks sixth for all Eagles rookies with 50 receptions, only behind Keith Jackson (81), DeSean Jackson (62), Don Looney (58), Jeremy Maclin (56) and Charle Young (55).[2]

In his three-year career, Bouggess played in 32 games, but never started in any. He rushed for 697 yards on 271 carries and two touchdowns with an average of 2.6 yards-per-carry. He also caught 78 passes for 589 yards and three touchdowns.[3]

References
  1. "The worst individual seasons in sports history". ESPN.com. January 10, 2008. Retrieved 2010-03-03.
  2. Frank, Reuben (December 8, 2009). "Hanson rejoins club after suspension". Burlington County Times. Retrieved 2010-03-03.
  3. "Lee Bouggess". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2010-03-03.


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