Duchess Jack 14 Posted July 6, 2007 So... I was watching something on the NFL network some time in the last year.... there was a player - a nobody really, except for the fact that he was in the NFL - who threw for a TD, rushed for a TD and caught a TD in the same game. I believe they were all long and it was the day of or the day after his fathers death. I watched the video clips and the fact that he had never done anything before in the NFL (success wise) and the relation to his fathers death made the performance almost mythical. Any ideas... once I find out his name I want to see if I can find the video clip online. I think he played in the 60's or 70's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back Pat!!! 42 Posted July 6, 2007 This #19 Indianapolis Colts running back Joe Washington puts on a memorable performance on Sept. 18, 1978. In a driving rainstorm in New England, Washington throws a 54-yard touchdown pass, catches a 23-yard touchdown and runs a kickoff back 90 yards for a touchdown with 1:17 remaining, leading the Colts over the Patriots, 34-27 Not sure about the father's death part? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duchess Jack 14 Posted July 6, 2007 could be... I tried to cross reference with 'father's death' on google... nothing I will keep on trying though... thanks for the hand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duchess Jack 14 Posted July 6, 2007 Dan Pastorini maybe he sure sounds familiar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Wolf 0 Posted July 6, 2007 Don't know if he rushed for a TD or about the father passing away, but this was interesting: QB Catches Own TD Pass: Against the Carolina Panthers, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brad Johnson becomes the first player in NFL history to complete a touchdown pass to himself when his pass is deflected. Johnson catches the deflection and runs three yards for a touchdown. (10/12/97) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Country 563 Posted July 6, 2007 Don't know if he rushed for a TD or about the father passing away, but this was interesting: QB Catches Own TD Pass: Against the Carolina Panthers, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brad Johnson becomes the first player in NFL history to complete a touchdown pass to himself when his pass is deflected. Johnson catches the deflection and runs three yards for a touchdown. (10/12/97) Ah yes... that little play got me a win that week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tford 79 Posted July 6, 2007 Ah yes... that little play got me a win that week. I'd be curious to know the exact scoring of that play. Did he get credit for both a passing TD and rec TD? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back Pat!!! 42 Posted July 6, 2007 I'd be curious to know the exact scoring of that play. Did he get credit for both a passing TD and rec TD? He did in my league. And got credit for the passing yards and the rec yards. plus point for the catch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikesVikes 145 Posted July 6, 2007 I'd be curious to know the exact scoring of that play. Did he get credit for both a passing TD and rec TD? There really wouldn't be any other solution. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big John 1,286 Posted July 6, 2007 Those doing that feat were: John Henry Johnson (PIT) 1960 Keith Lincoln (SDC) 1965 Dan Reeves (DAL) 1967 Harmon Wages (ATL) 1969 Walter Payton (CHI) 1979 David Patten (NEP) 2001 Tomlinson (SDC) 2005 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Country 563 Posted July 6, 2007 I'd be curious to know the exact scoring of that play. Did he get credit for both a passing TD and rec TD? Yup. Passing TD Passing Yardage Receiving TD Receiving Yardage My league didn't score for receptions, but if it did he would have scored there to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whoopazz 1 Posted July 6, 2007 Ah yes... that little play got me a win that week. Me too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frenzal rhomb 62 Posted July 7, 2007 Ah yes... that little play got me a win that week. And me a loss - I believe it was about a five yarder or so Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duchess Jack 14 Posted July 7, 2007 still unable to find him.... grrrr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back Pat!!! 42 Posted July 7, 2007 And me a loss - I believe it was about a five yarder or so 3 yarder. It was also on my 21st birthday Vikes-Panthers 1997 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frenzal rhomb 62 Posted July 8, 2007 3 yarder. It was also on my 21st birthday Vikes-Panthers 1997 Who is that R Carruth fellow mentioned in that box score? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Wolf 0 Posted July 8, 2007 John Madden just called to remind us that "BrettFavre had a trememdous game on a Monday night, right after BrettFavre's father passed away. BrettFavre was so good that he reminded me of the young BrettFavre, the gunslinger BrettFavre who could put the ball wherever BrettFavre wanted to. There was even some question about whether BrettFavre would play or not, but BrettFavre, being who BrettFavre is, decided to play. And play BrettFavre did!" Ouch...my head hurts from writing all that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
