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Dave Gallagher is a former defensive tackle out of Michigan, selected by the Chicago Bears with the 20th overall pick (round 1) in the 1974 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Chicago Bears, New York Giants and Detroit Lions.
Draft Details
Dave Gallagher Career Stats
- Consensus All-American (1973)
- First-team All-Big Ten (1973)
Career Totals
| Sacks | Fumble recoveries | Interceptions |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 6 | 1 |
Career History
- Chicago Bears (1974)
- New York Giants (1975–1976)
- Detroit Lions (1978–1979)
Born: Piqua, Ohio, U.S. · Height: 6-4 · Weight: 256 lb
Draft Class Context
Dave Gallagher was the 4th of 16 DTs selected in the 1974 draft. The 20th overall pick has been used 56 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Brandin Cooks in 2014, who played 163 games. Michigan had 8 players drafted in 1974, among them Paul Seal and Ed Shuttlesworth. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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