Michael Dwain Timpson (born June 6, 1967) is an American former professional

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player and sprinter.

Early life

Timpson was a track star and multi-sport athlete at Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School in

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from 1981 to 1985. He won seven track and field titles in high school. Four of those titles were won his senior year at the same track meet. He recorded three state records that day. He was an All-American in track and football.

Professional career

He was selected by the

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in the fourth round (100th overall), 14th wide receiver taken in the

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, and played for them from 1989 to 1994. He played with the

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in 1995 and 1996, and finished his career with the

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in 1997. He retired in 1999.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Playoffs

Track and field

Timpson was an outstanding All-American

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athlete at

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. He holds the school records in the following events: :*

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: 20.23 (1986) :*55 Meters (Indoors): 6.31 (1986) :*200 Meters (Indoors): 21.11 (1989) :*300 Meters (Indoors): 33.01 (1986) :*400 Meters (Indoors): 46.81 (1987) :*55-Meter High Hurdles (Indoors): 7.31 (1986) His time of 33.01 in the indoor 300 Meters, was an

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record. In 1992, he participated in the U.S. Olympic trials in the 200 meters and was a semifinalist.

Personal

Timpson resides in

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with his wife and their two children.

References

External links

Penn State Outdoor Track RecordsA proud alumnus: Catching up with Michael Timpson
boston.com, March 2, 2005 {{DEFAULTSORT:Timpson, Michael 1967 births Living people New England Patriots players Penn State Nittany Lions football players American football wide receivers Philadelphia Eagles players Chicago Bears players American male sprinters People from Baxley, Georgia Players of American football from Miami-Dade County, Florida Players of American football from Georgia (U.S. state) 20th-century American sportsmen Penn State Nittany Lions men's track and field athletes