| Ernie Kellerman | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: | December 17, 1943 |
| Place of birth: | Cleveland, Ohio |
| Career information | |
| Position(s): | Safety |
| College: | Miami (Ohio) |
| NFL Draft: | 1965 / Round: 12 / Pick 159 |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1966-1971 1972 1973 |
Cleveland Browns Cincinnati Bengals Buffalo Bills |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls: | 1 |
| Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com | |
Ernie James Kellerman (born December 17, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio) was an American football defensive back who played with the National Football League's Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Bengals, and the Buffalo Bills. Kellerman was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1965 NFL Draft out of Miami (Ohio), where he was a quarterback.
He was a three-time all-Mid-American Conference quarterback from 1962-64. He established 14 records and is still Miami's all-time total offensive leader with 3,978 yards. His biggest game passing-wise came against Houston in the Tangerine Bowl in 1962 when he completed 17 of 40 passes for 265 yards. In his senior year he set four passing records by completing 88 of 149 passes for 1, 260 yards and a completion percentage of .591. His 88-yard touchdown pass enabled Miami to defeat Purdue, 10-7, for the upset of the collegiate football season in 1962.
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