Daniel Robert Reeder (born March 18, 1961) is a former

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in the

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. "Delaware Dan" Reeder attended the

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and was drafted in the fifth round of the

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by the

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. He was cut by the Raiders and signed with the

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. He played parts of the 1986 and 1987 seasons with Pittsburgh, appearing in 13 games. He carried the ball eight times for 28 yards and caught two passes for four yards. He also returned four kickoffs for 52 yards. Reeder now lives in

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with his wife and two sons,

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and Colby. He coaches Holy Angels football team. Reeder was the offensive coordinator for the

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Red Devils during their 2009 season, in which they won the Chest-Mont League and climbed to the third round of the state playoffs. After this season, Reeder left his position. The team has since gone on to have back-to-back losing seasons in his absence.

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1961 births Living people American football running backs Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football players National Football League replacement players Pittsburgh Steelers players High school football coaches in Pennsylvania People from Newark, Delaware People from Shamokin, Pennsylvania Players of American football from Pennsylvania {{runningback-1960s-stub