Ken Talton

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Ken Talton
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Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1956-06-25) June 25, 1956 (age 66)
Mansfield, Ohio
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school: Shady Side Academy
College: Cornell
Undrafted: 1979
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

Kenneth B. Talton (born June 25, 1956) is a former American football running back who played for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Cornell University, where he was a member of the Quill and Dagger society. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Ken Talton Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
  2. "Ken Talton, RB". Nfl.com. Retrieved 2021-06-20.