Dave Gallagher (American football)

Dave Gallagher
Gallagher (No. 71) and Carl Russ loom over an opposing QB, 1973
No. 76, 71
PositionDefensive tackle
Personal information
Born(1952-01-02)January 2, 1952
Piqua, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJanuary 2, 2025(2025-01-02) (aged 73)
Columbus, Indiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight256 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High schoolPiqua (OH)
CollegeMichigan
NFL draft1974: 1st round, 20th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks4.5
Fumble recoveries6
Interceptions1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

David Dillon Gallagher (January 2, 1952 – January 20, 2025) was an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, earning consensus All-American honors in 1973. He played in the NFL from 1974 to 1979.