By clicking the Download button, you accept the responsibility for using unreleased content (including obtaining any clearances required for your use) and agree to abide by any restrictions. Draft: 11th round, 277th overall of the 1969 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings, Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, October 11, 6:50AM. In his final collegiate game, his 1968 Yale team was undefeated, nationally ranked and heavily favored going into The Game against Harvard University at Cambridge. You are welcome to use content from the Getty Images site on a complimentary basis for test or sample (composite or comp) use only, for up to 30 days following download. He was tried at 3 different positions (mostly at running back) during training camp. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Can only be used for the specific purposes listed. Are you a Stathead, too? [19] He was released on August 22. As a sophomore, he was named the starter at quarterback. Harvard was undefeated and untied, too. Position: QB Heisman Voting: 9th in 1968. You have view only access under this Premium Access agreement. Dowling attended St. Ignatius High School, located in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was a multi-sport standout. UNITED STATES - NOVEMBER 23: Coll, Football: Yale QB Brian Dowling in action vs Harvard, Cambridge, MA 11/23/1968 (Photo by James Drake/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (SetNumber: X13683) Your Easy-access (EZA) account allows those in your organization to download content for the following uses: It overrides the standard online composite license for still images and video on the Getty Images website. As a result, both schools shared the Ivy League title and inspired the Harvard Crimson the next day to print the headline, "Harvard Beats Yale, 29-29". At St. Ignatius he led his team to a City Basketball title by sinking four free throws in the title game’s last 34 seconds to turn a 13 point deficit into a 53-50 victory, and made the state tennis doubles finals as a sophomore and the regional singles finals as a senior. He finished his college career with a 16-1-1 record and two Ivy League titles. At Yale, he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity.The 1968 team was undefeated and favored going into The Game against Harvard University. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. As a senior in 1964, he avenged that loss against Benedictine in the same City Championship Charity Game in a 48-6 rout, passing for 4 touchdowns and running for a 71-yard score. Click here to request Getty Images Premium Access through IBM Creative Design Services. [13] He was released on July 12. {{t('buy_card.limited_use_name_'+product.Usage.toLowerCase())}}, {{t('buy_card.limited_use_description_'+product.Usage.toLowerCase())}}, {{getDefaultSize().teeShirtSize || getDefaultSize().label}}, {{getDefaultSize().pixels}} ({{getDefaultSize().localeUnits}}). Dowling at that point had lost only one game he started since the sixth grade.Dowling played football in high school for St. Ignatius High School, located in Cleveland, Ohio. [7] The 14–17 loss came in the Rutgers game he couldn't finish because of injury as a sophomore. Join Facebook to connect with Brian Dowling and others you may know. The third result is Brian Keith Dowling age 40s in Madison, CT. Protect your creative work - we'll remove this image from our site for as long as you need it. © 2020 NFL Enterprises LLC. He was –still is– an athletic legend at St. Ignatius High School and later at Yale. Brian Dowling Overview; ... > Brian Dowling. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. We haven't heard any unfortunate news about Brian Dowling having the coronavirus (COVID-19). Curiously enough, the sun emerged again in the second half. He also was a member of the Charlotte Hornets in the World Football League. School: Yale. All rights reserved. Brian Dowling. Do you have a blog? Brian John Dowling Position: QB 6-2, 210lb (188cm, 95kg) Born: April 1, 1947 in Cleveland, OH. With Market-freeze, you can rest easy knowing we'll remove this image from our site for as long as you need it, with custom durations and total buyouts available. He also averaged 24.5 points per game in basketball and competed in tennis. Draft: 11th round, 277th overall of the 1969 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He registered 14-of-38 completions (36.8%) for 140 yards, one touchdown and 5 interceptions. {{selectedSize.discountPrice || selectedSize.price}}, {{ assetSizeLabel(selectedSize)}} {{formatPrice(selectedSize.discountPrice || selectedSize.price)}}, {{::t('download_workflow.download_will_be_saved_to_dropbox')}}. He finished with 12-of-22 completions (54.5%) for 89 yards, 10 carries for 51 yards and 2 passing touchdowns. Brian John Dowling (born April 1, 1947) is a former college and professional football player and was the starting quarterback of the Yale University football team in the late 1960s. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Copyright © 2000-2020 Sports Reference LLC. He was waived on September 6. If you see something that doesn't look right on this page, please do inform us using the form below: © 2017 Dead or Kicking / All Rights Reserved. On February 9, 1970, he was signed by the New England Patriots.