Ted Bachman
{{Short description|American football player (1951–2023)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Ted Bachman
| image =
| position = Defensive back
| birth_date = {{birth date|1951|1|19}}
| birth_place = Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
| death_date = {{death date and age|2023|9|28|1951|1|19}}
| death_place = Los Angeles, California, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 0
| weight_lbs = 190
| high_school = Burroughs
(Ridgecrest, California)
| college = Porterville, New Mexico State
| undraftedyear = 1973
| pastteams =
- Calgary Stampeders ({{CFL Year|1973}}–{{CFL Year|1974}})
- Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|1976}})*
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|1976}})*
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|1976}})
- Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|1976}})
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|1978}})*
| status =
| pfr = B/BachTe20
}}
Theodore Lewis Bachman Jr. (January 19, 1951 – September 28, 2023) was an American professional football defensive back who played one season in the National Football League (NFL) with the Seattle Seahawks and Miami Dolphins. Bachman played college football at New Mexico State University. He also played for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Early life and college
Theodore Lewis Bachman Jr. was born on January 19, 1951, in Pensacola, Florida. He attended Sherman E. Burroughs High School in Ridgecrest, California and graduated in 1969.{{cite web | url=https://www.ridgecrestca.com/obituaries/ted-bachman-jr/article_fb35079c-7368-11ee-a749-33c54f344eda.html | title=Ted Bachman, Jr. | work=The Daily Independent | date=25 October 2023 | accessdate=October 28, 2023}}
Bachman first played college football at Porterville College before transferring to play for the New Mexico State Aggies of New Mexico State University.
Professional career
In 1973, Bachman followed New Mexico State head coach Jim Wood to the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Bachman played in five games for the Stampeders in 1973. He appeared in 12 games during the 1974 season, recording five interceptions for 65 yards and ten kickoff returns for 254 yards. He was released by the Stampeders on July 19, 1975, in what the Canadian Press called a surprising decision. Bachman stated that he would try to sign with another CFL team or possibly the San Antonio Wings of the World Football League.{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/red-deer-advocate/169404212/ | title=Eskimos send Ron Forwick to Tiger-Cats | work=Red Deer Advocate | date=July 21, 1975 | agency=Canadian Press | accessdate=2 April 2025 | pages=7}}
Bachman was signed by the Miami Dolphins in 1976, but was later waived and claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.{{cite news | url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/transactions/b/bach00600.html | title=Ted Bachman Transactions | work=Pro Football Archives | accessdate=2 April 2025}} On September 7, 1976, he was traded to the expansion Seattle Seahawks for Terry Brown.{{cite news | url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/evansville-press/169404086/ | title='Seattle shuffle' juggles NFL | work=Evansville Press | date=September 8, 1976 | accessdate=2 April 2025 | pages=38}} Bachman played in five games for the Seahawks before being released on October 12, 1976.{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BachTe20.htm | title=Ted Bachman | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=2 April 2025}}
Bachman signed with the Miami Dolphins on October 22, 1976, and appeared in eight games for the Dolphins during the 1976 season. He was released on August 29, 1977.
Bachman signed with the New England Patriots in 1978 but was later released.
Personal life
Bachman later worked as a Certified Public Accountant, including a stint as the head controller for the Los Angeles Coliseum. He died on September 28, 2023, in Los Angeles, California.{{cite web | url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/players/b/bach00600.html | title=TED BACHMAN | publisher=Pro Football Archives | accessdate=2 April 2025}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [http://www.justsportsstats.com/footballstatsindex.php?player_id=bachmted001 Stats Crew profile]
{{1976 Seattle Seahawks}}
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Category:Players of American football from Pensacola, Florida
Category:Players of Canadian football from Pensacola, Florida
Category:American football defensive backs
Category:Canadian football defensive backs
Category:New Mexico State Aggies football players
Category:Calgary Stampeders players
Category:Miami Dolphins players
Category:Cleveland Browns players
Category:Seattle Seahawks players
Category:New England Patriots players