Don Patterson (defensive back)

Don Patterson (born October 31, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for two seasons with the Detroit Lions and New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.^[1]

Don Patterson

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Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1957-10-31) October 31, 1957 (age 67) Gray, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school:	Jones County (Gray)
College:	Georgia Tech
NFL draft:	1979: undrafted
Career history
Atlanta Falcons (1979)* Detroit Lions (1979) New York Giants (1980) New Orleans Saints (1981)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 5 Stats at Pro Football Reference

His sons, Eric Patterson and Corey Patterson are both former Major League Baseball outfielders. Eric played for the Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox, and the San Diego Padres. Corey played for the Cubs, Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, Washington Nationals, Milwaukee Brewers, Toronto Blue Jays, and the St. Louis Cardinals.