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Former Colts Running Back Randy McMillan Dies at 67

The team announced his death without stating a cause.

Overview

  • Indianapolis confirmed McMillan died Wednesday at age 67, providing no additional details about the circumstances.
  • Selected 12th overall in 1981 by the Baltimore Colts, he spent six NFL seasons with the franchise and moved with the team to Indianapolis in 1984.
  • In 88 games, he totaled 3,876 rushing yards and 24 rushing touchdowns, adding 164 receptions for 1,356 yards and two receiving scores.
  • He debuted on Sept. 6, 1981 with 146 rushing yards and two touchdowns in a 29-28 win at New England, the second-most rushing yards by a Colt in an NFL debut.
  • He led the Colts in rushing from 1984 to 1986 before a 1987 pedestrian-car accident in Maryland shattered his leg and ended his career, following a college stint at Pitt alongside Dan Marino.