David Ames (1991) - Richmond Athletics Hall of Fame - University of Richmond Athletics

David Ames

Induction:
1991
Class:
1959

David Ames was one of the most versatile players to ever wear a Spider football uniform. While at Richmond he played defensive back, halfback, punter, punt returner and kick returner. Ames was 6'0" and hailed from Portsmouth, VA. While at UR from 1955-1959 he also ran track.

During his football career as a Spider he was named All-Southern Conference in 1957 and 1959 along with receiving All-State honors in the 1959 season. He did not play during the 1957-58 season. He was described as having an amazing change of pace and was rarely brought down from behind. Ames was considered an outstanding halfback in the Conference. Coach Edwin Merrick felt that having David Ames was going to be the difference between three or four more victories a season.

After his Spider career David played professional football. In 1960 he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and after making their regular season roster as a defensive back he received his draft notice. After serving six months active duty he signed with the New York Titans of the American Football League. During the 1961 season Ames played with the New York Titans and Denver Broncos. While at Denver he played two games on offense (120 yards on 20 carries, and six receptions for 120 yards). He finished the season on defense. After being released by Denver in the 1962 season, David played four years with the Richmond Rebels and Richmond Mustangs of the Continental Football League.