Born: | Corinth, Mississippi, U.S. | April 28, 1938
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Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | DB, HB |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 198 lb (90 kg) |
College | SIU |
NFL draft | 1959, Round: 19, Pick: 224 |
Drafted by | Los Angeles Rams [1] |
Career history | |
As player | |
1959 – 1961 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) |
1961 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) |
1962–1964 | Los Angeles Rams (NFL) |
Career highlights and awards | |
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