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David Overstreet was drafted in the 1981 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins in the first round, 13th pick overall. A contract dispute with the Dolphins led him to sign with the Montreal Alouettes. Overstreet returned to the Dolphins in 1983. In June 1984, Overstreet was killed when his car swerved off a highway into gasoline pumps at a service station exploded.
Miraculous performance cementd a win against the Jets in the 1982 AFC Championship game