Rod Cason

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Rod Cason
Born: (1950-02-09) February 9, 1950 (age 74)
San Angelo, Texas, U.S.
Died:March 15, 2023(2023-03-15) (aged 73)
Nikiski, Alaska, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Offensive tackle
College Angelo State University

Rod Cason (February 9, 1950 - March 15, 2023) was a former American football offensive tackle. [1] He played college football at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas from 1969 to 1971 where he was named twice named Associated Press "Second Team All-America" as well as being the first player named First Team NAIA All-America honors three consecutive times. [2] He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2002. He was selected in the 11th round of the NFL draft by the New England Patriots in 1972. [3]

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References

  1. IWU's Blazine Named to Hall of Fame
  2. "Obituary information for Rodney S. Cason". www.alaskanfuneral.com. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
  3. "2002 College Football Hall of Fame Divisional Class Announced". National Football Foundation. September 7, 2012.