Al Dotson

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Al Dotson
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1943-02-25) February 25, 1943 (age 77)
Houston, Texas
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
College: Grambling State
Career history

Alphonse Alan "Al" Dotson (born February 25, 1943) is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played five years in the National Football League (NFL) for the Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins and Oakland Raiders. Dotson played in a total of 47 career games while making 4 starts. [1]

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References

  1. The ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia . Sterling Publishing. ISBN   1-4027-4216-9.