Derrick McAdoo (born April 2, 1965) is an American former professional
football
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player who was a
running back
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in the
National Football League
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(NFL) and
Canadian Football League
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(CFL). He was a CFL All-Star in 1989.
McAdoo signed with the
St. Louis Cardinals
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in 1987 after playing football with the
Baylor Bears
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. He rushed for 230 yards in his first season.. He came to Canada in 1989 and played with the
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
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. He had a career season, rushing for 1039 yards and was chosen as an all-star. He later played one season (4 regular season games) with the
Toronto Argonauts
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[2009 Toronto Argonauts Media Guide] He now lives in
Katy, Texas
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with his wife and two children.
References
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1965 births
Living people
Players of Canadian football from Pensacola, Florida
Hamilton Tiger-Cats players
Toronto Argonauts players
Phoenix Cardinals players
St. Louis Cardinals (football) players
Tampa Bay Buccaneers players
Canadian football running backs
Baylor Bears football players
Players of American football from Pensacola, Florida
NFL replacement players