Former Seattle Seahawks running back, Dan Doornink, died Saturday. The team announced his passing on Sunday afternoon.
Doornink played seven seasons for the Seahawks after being traded from the New York Giants. He was drafted by the Giants in 1978 in the seventh round out of Washington State University and was traded to the Seahawks before the 1979 season.
Throughout his playing career, he averaged 3.5 yards per carry, 5.5 yards per reception, had 15 rushing touchdowns and 11 receiving touchdowns. Fans may remember the 1984 Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Raiders at the Kingdome where he ran for 123 yards and helped the Seahawks win 13-7. He also caught a touchdown in Seattle’s AFC Championship Game loss to the Raiders last season.
After his NFL career, Doornink graduated from the University of Washington with his Doctorate of Medicine. He then returned to his hometown of Yakima, Washington where he practiced medicine, giving back to the community that raised him.
Dan Doornink is 70 years old.