Byron Bradfute
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Position: | Offensive tackle | ||
Personal information | |||
Born: | Beeville, Texas | December 12, 1937||
Died: | October 30, 2020 | (aged 82)||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
Weight: | 243 lb (110 kg) | ||
Career information | |||
High school: | A. C. Jones (TX) | ||
College: | Southern Mississippi Abilene Christian | ||
AFL Draft: | 1960 / Round: 2 Pick: First Selections (by the Los Angeles Chargers) | ||
Career history | |||
Career NFL statistics | |||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Byron Gilbert Bradfute (December 12, 1937 - October 30, 2020) is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Southern Mississippi and Abilene Christian University.
Early years[]
Bradfute attended A. C. Jones High School, where he was a two-time All-district selection at tackle.[1]
He accepted a scholarship from Abilene Christian University. As a junior, he was thrown out of the team for drinking beer. He finished his senior season at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Professional career[]
Bradfute was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 1960 AFL Draft, but instead chose to sign with the NFL's Dallas Cowboys as a free agent.[2]
He was a reserve offensive tackle and was a part of the franchise's inaugural season. The next year, he played in 5 games after suffering an injury. On July 29, 1962, he announced his retirement.[3] Byron died on Oct. 30, 2020
References[]
- ^ "Coaches Put 12 Gridders On 1st Team". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Dallas Lists 25 Texans on Cowboy Team". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- ^ "Dallas Deals For Packer". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
- 1937 births
- 2020 deaths
- People from Beeville, Texas
- Players of American football from Texas
- American football offensive tackles
- Abilene Christian Wildcats football players
- Southern Miss Golden Eagles football players
- Dallas Cowboys players