Leroy Mitchell

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Leroy Mitchell
No. 41
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1944-09-22) September 22, 1944 (age 80)
Wharton, Texas, U.S.
Career information
College: Texas Southern
NFL draft: 1967: 11th round, 283rd pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played—started:82—68
Interceptions:19
Fumble recoveries:3
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Leroy Mitchell (born September 22, 1944) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). [1] He played college football for the Texas Southern Tigers. In 1967, he joined the AFL's Boston Patriots. He played there for two seasons and was an AFL All-Star selection in 1968. He would go on to play in the NFL for the Houston Oilers (1970), and the Denver Broncos (1971–1973).

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References

  1. ↑ Fitzgerald, Ray (August 20, 1969). "Oilers' Mitchell Looking to '70". The Boston Globe . p. 56. Retrieved July 17, 2025.