Gene Mingo

Gene Mingo
No. 21, 11, 16
PositionsRunning back
Placekicker
Kick returner
Personal information
Born (1938-09-22) September 22, 1938
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolAkron (OH) South
CollegeNone
NFL draft1960: undrafted
Career history
Awards and highlights
NFL record
  • Most touchdown passes by a halfback, game: 2
Career NFL statistics
Field goals attempted / made112 / 219
Field goal percentage51.1%
Points scored629
Total touchdowns13
Rushing yards777
Rushing average4.2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Eugene L. Mingo (born September 22, 1938) is an American former professional football player who played in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). He played several positions including halfback, placekicker, and return specialist. He is widely recognized as the first African American placekicker in football.