Dave Pureifory

Dave Pureifory
No. 75, 68
PositionsDefensive end,
Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born(1949-07-12)July 12, 1949
Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
DiedMarch 5, 2009(2009-03-05) (aged 59)
Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
CollegeEastern Michigan
NFL draft1972: 6th round, 142nd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks61
Safeties1
Fumble recoveries6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

David Lee Pureifory (July 12, 1949 – March 5, 2009), was an American professional football player who was a defensive end and defensive tackle for three teams in an 11-year career in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Eastern Michigan University (EMU) Hurons (now known as the EMU Eagles). He had five sacks and a safety in a single December 1975 game. He was part of the Detroit Lions' "Silver Rush" defensive line (1978 to 1982).