Travis Simpson

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Travis Simpson
No. 67
Position: Center
Personal information
Born: (1963-11-19) November 19, 1963 (age 60)
Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:272 lb (123 kg)
Career information
High school: Norman
College: Oklahoma
Undrafted: 1987
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Travis Simpson (born November 19, 1963) is a former center in the National Football League (NFL).

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Biography

Simpson was born Travis Theron Simpson, in Norman, Oklahoma. [1]

Career

Simpson played with the Green Bay Packers during the 1987 NFL season. He played at the collegiate level at the University of Oklahoma. [2]

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References

  1. "Travis Simpson Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com .
  2. Travis Simpson The Football Database. Retrieved November 24, 2022