Billy Joe DuPree
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | March 7, 1950 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Monroe, Louisiana | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | West Monroe (LA) Richardson | ||||||||
| College: | Michigan State | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1973 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20 | ||||||||
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| Receptions: | 267 |
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| Receiving yards: | 3,565 |
| Touchdowns: | 41 |
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Billy Joe DuPree (born March 7, 1950) is a former professional American football tight end in the National Football League who played his entire career (1973–1983) for the Dallas Cowboys. He attended Michigan State University.
DuPree was born and reared in Monroe, Louisiana. He played high school football at Richardson High School in West Monroe, Louisiana, winning the school's division State Championship two of the 3 years he played while serving as a co-captain his senior year.
DuPree played collegiately at Michigan State University. He is recognized as the greatest tight end in Michigan State history, even though he had few opportunities to prove his true worth in the Spartans run-oriented offense. DuPree led his team in receiving as a junior in 1971 (25 catches, 414 yards, three touchdowns) and as a senior was the team's co-captain in 1972 (23 catches for 406 yards). Nevertheless, that was enough to get him noticed for All-America honors.
DuPree was the last tight end to lead Michigan State University in receiving. He ended his collegiate career with 69 receptions.
DuPree was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round (20th overall) of the 1973 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he led the team in receiving yards (392) and was second in receiving touchdowns (5).
Known as a superb blocker and pass receiver, DuPree was one of the top tight ends of his era.
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