John Douglas

John Louis Douglas (born September 6, 1945) is a former American football linebacker who played four seasons with the New York Giants of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Missouri and attended Hickman High School in Columbia, Missouri. Douglas was also a member of The Hawaiians of the World Football League.

Douglas attended the University of Missouri, where he received All-Big Eight honors in 1967, while playing linebacker.

Dallas Cowboys

Douglas was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round (97th overall) of the 1968 NFL Draft. His rookie season was interrupted when he was called up by the Army Reserve. After serving two years of military service in the Vietnam War (where he was wounded), he returned for training camp in 1970 and was waived on September 14.

New York Giants

He was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants and played mostly on special teams. In 1971, he was named the starter at strong-side linebacker. The next year he returned to a reserve role. In 1973, he started 10 games.

The Hawaiians

In 1974, he signed with the Hawaiians of the World Football League.