Michael Timpson Explained

Michael Dwain Timpson (born June 6, 1967) is an American former professional football player and sprinter.

Early life

Timpson was a track star and multi-sport athlete at Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School in Hialeah, Florida from 1981 to 1985. He won seven track and field titles in high school. Four of those titles were won his senior year at the same track meet. He recorded three state records that day. He was an All-American in track and football.^[1]

Professional career

He was selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round (100th overall), 14th wide receiver taken in the 1989 NFL draft, and played for them from 1989 to 1994.^[2] He played with the Chicago Bears in 1995 and 1996, and finished his career with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1997. He retired in 1999.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Receiving
		GP	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
	NWE	2	0	0	0	0.0	0	0
	NWE	5	0	5	91	18.2	42	0
	NWE	16	2	25	471	18.8	60	2
	NWE	16	2	26	315	12.1	25	1
	NWE	16	7	42	654	15.6	48	2
	NWE	15	14	74	941	12.7	37	3
	CHI	16	1	24	289	12.0	36	2
	CHI	15	15	62	802	12.9	49	0
	PHI	15	10	42	484	11.5	26	2
		116	51	300	4,047	13.5	60	12

Playoffs

Track and field

Timpson was an outstanding All-American track and field athlete at Penn State University. He holds the school records in the following events:^{[3] [4]}

• 200 meters

20.23 (1986)

• 55 Meters (Indoors): 6.31 (1986)

• 200 Meters (Indoors): 21.11 (1989)

• 300 Meters (Indoors): 33.01 (1986)

• 400 Meters (Indoors): 46.81 (1987)

• 55-Meter High Hurdles (Indoors): 7.31 (1986)

His time of 33.01 in the indoor 300 Meters, was an NCAA record. In 1992, he participated in the U.S. Olympic trials in the 200 meters and was a semifinalist.

Personal

Timpson resides in Orlando, Florida with his wife and their two children.

External links

• Penn State Outdoor Track Records
• A proud alumnus: Catching up with Michael Timpson, boston.com, March 2, 2005

Notes and References

1. Wine, Steven. "Vet WR Timpson returns home to play for Dolphins", Associated Press, July 28, 2007. Accessed December 23, 2007. "That was in 1985, when Timpson was a highly sought prospect from Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School."
2. Web site: 1989 NFL Draft Listing . May 26, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
3. Web site: Penn State Records . May 13, 2006 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20060914111128/http://www.psu.edu/sports/outtrack/men/records.html . September 14, 2006 .
4. Web site: Penn State in Postseason . May 13, 2006 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20060914111234/http://www.psu.edu/sports/indtrack/men/post.html . September 14, 2006 .