Douglas Gene Fisher (March 10, 1947 – February 12, 2023) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at Reedley JC and San Diego State and was selected by the Steelers in the 12th round (290th overall) of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft. Early life and education Fisher was born on March 10, 1947, in Fresno, California. He attended Monroe Junior High School and later Caruthers High School, at which he was one of the top track and field players in the state, specializing in the discus throw and shot put. He placed high in several tournaments and set divisional records in the sport. Fisher also played football for the school, and is their only attendee to ever play in the National Football League (NFL). Standing at and weighing , he was described in newspapers as a "mountain of muscle" and was nicknamed "Locomotive." After graduating from Caruthers, Fisher began attending Reedley Junior College in 1965. He played for their track and field and football teams, and played both fullback on offense and guard on defense. In a game near the end of the 1965 season, Fisher scored two touchdowns and helped Reedley win the CCJCAA championship. He received the team's Most Outstanding Lineman award for the year and was an all-conference selection. In his first season with the Reedley track team, Fisher broke the school record for discus throw with a toss measuring and was awarded the team's trophy. He placed second at that season's state junior college championship tournament. The following year, he won the state discus championship over Joe Keshmiri and posted a throw that was the best in the nation among junior colleges. Fisher also was ranked in one list as one of the top 20 track and field participants in the US, and top 10 in college. Fisher was scouted by San Diego State University, and upon graduating from Reedley JC, was offered a full scholarship by the school. He continued playing track and football there, although he changed his position to linebacker in the latter. He received praise from coach Don Coryell, who said that Fisher could be a great professional player. As a senior in 1968, he was named first-team All-Coast by United Press International (UPI). Fisher graduated with a double degree in marketing and