Dan Alexander (offensive lineman)

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Dan Alexander
No. 60
Position: Guard
Tackle
Personal information
Born: (1955-06-17) June 17, 1955 (age 69)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school: Houston (TX) Lamar
College: LSU
NFL draft: 1977  / round: 8 / pick: 200
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:192
Games started:183
Fumble recoveries:5
Player stats at PFR

Dan Lamarr Alexander (born June 17, 1955) is a former offensive tackle and guard who played thirteen seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Jets. [1] Alexander attended Louisiana State University and was drafted in the 8th round of the 1977 NFL draft. [2]

Alexander played his entire 13 year NFL career with the Jets, seeing action in 192 games, in which he started 183. [2]

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References

  1. Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League. New York: HarperCollins, 1999. 553.
  2. 1 2 "Dan Alexander NFL Football Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved April 14, 2016.