Biographical details | |
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Born | San Fernando, California, U.S. | October 17, 1933
Playing career | |
1954-1955 | UCLA |
1956 | New York Giants |
1956 | Baltimore Colts |
Position(s) | Running back, tight end, defensive back |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1959–1962 | UCLA (freshmen) |
1963–1964 | UCLA (QB/TE) |
1965 | UCLA (RB) |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Championships | |
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