Curtis Bledsoe

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Curtis Bledsoe
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Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1957-03-19) March 19, 1957 (age 67)
Odessa, Texas
Career information
College: San Diego State
Undrafted: 1981
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:30
Rushing yards:85
Average:2.8

Curtis Kemp Bledsoe (born March 19, 1957, in Odessa, Texas) is a former professional American football player who played fullback, halfback, and running back. He played in the National Football League for the Kansas City Chiefs in 1981 and 1982. He later played for the Arizona Wranglers, Washington Federals and Orlando Renegades of the USFL. Bledsoe played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs. Curtis is also an avid racquetball player and has played in a semi-professional capacity for many years under sponsorship by Wilson and others[ citation needed ].

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Personal life

Curtis Bledsoe currently lives in Chula Vista, California, with his wife, Deborah Bledsoe. The Bledsoes have a daughter, Breanna Bledsoe, who currently attends the Howard University School of Law.

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