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Born: | Macon, Mississippi, U.S. | September 13, 1945
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Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | DB |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
College | Wisconsin–Stout |
NFL draft | 1971 / Round: 12 / Pick: 310 |
Drafted by | Minnesota Vikings |
Career history | |
As player | |
1971 – 1972 | Calgary Stampeders |
1974 | Detroit Wheels (WFL) |
Career highlights and awards | |
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