About Dave Casper
David John Casper (born February 2, 1952) nicknamed "the Ghost", is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Oakland Raiders. Casper has been inducted into both the College Football Hall of Fame (2012) and the Pro Football Hall of Fame (2002). == Early life == Casper spent his first three years of high school at St. Edward Central Catholic High School in Elgin, Illinois, and his senior season was at Chilton High School in Chilton, Wisconsin, 35 miles south of Green Bay. He was a member of the 1969 Chilton team that outscored their opponents 363–0 in eight games. The small-town team was ranked eighth in the state behind the largest schools in the state; there was no playoff system at the time. == College career == Casper played collegiate football at the University of Notre Dame, where he earned Honorable Mention All-America for the Fighting Irish as a tackle in 1972. In 1973, he was an All-American on the 1973 National Championship Team. He was the 1973 ND Offensive MVP as a tight end and recorded 21 receptions for 335 yards and four touchdowns in his career. Casper earned his bachelor's degree in economics and graduated in 1974.
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