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| Position: | Defensive back |
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| Born: | December 25, 1940 Earth, Texas, U.S. |
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| College: | Eastern New Mexico |
| AFL Draft: | 1964 / Round: 20 / Pick: 4 |
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Pete Jaquess (born December 25, 1940) is an American and former collegiate and professional football player. He played for the American Football League's Houston Oilers, Miami Dolphins, and Denver Broncos, and for the NFL's Broncos. He was an AFL All-Star with the Oilers in his rookie year, 1964.
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