Don McPherson

Don McPherson
	McPherson in 2009
No. 9, 16
Position	Quarterback
Personal information
Born	April 2, 1965; Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight	183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school	West Hempstead ; (West Hempstead, New York)
College	Syracuse (1983–1987)
NFL draft	1988: 6th round, 149th overall pick
Career history
	Philadelphia Eagles (1988–1989); Houston Oilers (1990); Philadelphia Eagles (1991)*; Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1991–1993); Ottawa Rough Riders (1994);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
	Maxwell Award (1987); Davey O'Brien Award (1987); Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (1987); Sammy Baugh Trophy (1987); Unanimous All-American (1987); First-team All-East (1987); Second-team All-East (1985); Syracuse Orange No. 9 retired; Syracuse Football All-Century Team;
Career CFL statistics
Passing attempts
Passing attempts	497
Passing completions	211
Completion percentage	42.5%
TD–INT	14–28
Passing yards	3,248
	College Football Hall of Fame

Donald G. McPherson (born April 2, 1965) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He spent seven seasons in the NFL and CFL with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Houston Oilers, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and the Ottawa Rough Riders.

McPherson played college football for the Syracuse Orange, winning the Maxwell Award and the Davey O'Brien Award. He was selected in the sixth round by the Eagles in the 1988 NFL draft. His accomplishments during his tenure with Syracuse propelled him to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008.