Donnie Little

Donnie Little
No. 1
PositionsQuarterback, wide receiver, punt returner, kick returner
Personal information
BornOctober 14, 1959 (1959-10-14) (age 66)
Dickinson, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High schoolDickinson (TX)
CollegeTexas
Career history
1982–83Ottawa Rough Riders
Awards and highlights
Career CFL statistics
Receptions46
Rec. Yds753
Long Rec.36 yards
Rec. TDs1
Punt Ret26
Ret Yds211

Donnie Little (born October 14, 1959) is an American former football quarterback. He was the quarterback of the Texas Longhorns from 1978 to 1980, and in 1978 was the first black quarterback to play for The University of Texas. He is credited with "opening doors" for future black quarterbacks at Texas, such as James Brown and Vince Young.