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Billy Joe DuPree was born on 7 March, 1950 in Monroe, Louisiana, U.S., is an American football player (born 1950). Discover Billy Joe DuPree's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?

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Age 74 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 7 March, 1950
Birthday 7 March
Birthplace Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1950

Billy Joe DuPree (born March 7, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys.

He played college football at Michigan State University.

DuPree was born and raised in Monroe, Louisiana.

He played high school football at Richardson High School in West Monroe, Louisiana.

He began playing as a two-way tackle.

As a senior, he was switch to tight end on the offense.

1966

He contributed to the team reaching the Class 2A State Championship in the 3 years he played, helping the school winn two of them (1966-67 and 1967-68).

He also played basketball.

DuPree played collegiately at Michigan State University.

He is recognized as the greatest tight end in Michigan State history, even though he had few opportunities to prove his true worth in the Spartans run-oriented offense.

As a sophomore, he was named the starter at tight end.

He ranked second on the team with 21 receptions for 402 receiving yards, a 19.1-yard average and 3 receiving touchdowns.

As a junior, wide receiver Gordon Bowdell left for the NFL and Dupree took over as the leader of the passing offense.

He led the team with 25 catches for 414 yards and 3 receiving touchdowns.

As a senior, he was one of the team's co-captains and started all 11 games.

Although the Spartans ran the Wishbone T offense and he was required to focus mainly on blocking, in a team that only completed a total of 44 passes, his 23 catches for 406 yards were enough to get him noticed for All-American honors.

He didn't record any touchdowns during the season.

DuPree was the last tight end to lead Michigan State University in receiving, doing it in each of his last 2 seasons.

He finished his collegiate career with 69 receptions (third in school history, 1,222 receiving yards, a 17.7-yard average and 6 receiving touchdowns. He also played basketball for a season, before deciding to focus on football.

1973

DuPree was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round (20th overall) of the 1973 NFL Draft.

As a rookie, he became an immediate starter, which at the time was almost unheard-of in a Tom Landry coached team.

He also had to take over for the recently retired and future hall of famer Mike Ditka, who gave him his jersey number 89.

He led the team in receiving yards (392) and was second in catches (29) and receiving touchdowns (5).

He set a franchise record with 3 touchdowns passed in a single-game against the St. Louis Cardinals.

1974

In 1974, he posted 29 receptions (third on the team), 466 yards (third on the team) and 4 receiving touchdowns (second on the team).

He improved in the second half of the season, when he made 20 catches for 360 yards and 4 touchdowns in the las 7 contests.

1975

In 1975, he was limited with injuries (including a broken finger), and although he played in all 14 games, he only had 6 starts.

He was passed on the depth chart by Jean Fugett and Dupree tallied only 9 receptions for 138 yards and one touchdown.

1976

In 1976, Fugett left in free agency and Dupree regained his starting position.

He had 42 catches which was a franchise record for tight ends and good for second on the team.

He also compiled 680 receiving yards (second on the team) and 2 receiving touchdowns (tied for third on the team).

He was named to the first of three consecutive Pro Bowls.

1977

In 1977, the Cowboys increased his blocking responsibilities and his stats suffered.

He made 28 receptions (fourth on the team) for 347 yards (third on the team) and 3 receiving touchdowns (tied for second on the team).

He still was voted the starter at tight end for the NFC squad in the Pro Bowl.

He assisted his team to a 27–10 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XII, as the top receiver of the game (four catches for 66 yards).

He also played in Super Bowl X and scored a touchdown in Super Bowl XIII; in both games the Cowboys lost against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

1982

In the 1982 season, he helped block on Tony Dorsett's record 99-yard touchdown run against the Minnesota Vikings.

1984

He announced his retirement on March 16, 1984.

2012

Even though tight ends during his era were expected to block more than feature their receiving skills, his 41 career touchdown receptions was the Cowboys team record until it was broken in 2012 by Jason Witten.