Gene Mingo

Gene Mingo
No. 21, 11, 16
Position:Running back
Placekicker
Kick returner
Personal information
Born: (1938-09-22) September 22, 1938
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Akron (OH) South
College:None
NFL draft:1960: undrafted
Career history
Career highlights and awards
NFL record
  • Most touchdown passes by a halfback, game: 2
Career NFL statistics
Field goals attempted / made:112 / 219
Field goal percentage:51.1%
Points scored:629
Total touchdowns:13
Rushing yards:777
Rushing average:4.2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Eugene L. Mingo (born September 22, 1938) is an American former professional football player who played in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). He played several positions including halfback, placekicker, and return specialist. He is widely recognized as the first African American placekicker in football.