Greg Barton (gridiron football)
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Position: | Quarterback |
Personal information | |
Born: | Denver, Colorado | July 14, 1946
Died: | August 26, 2019 | (aged 73)
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) |
Career information | |
College: | Tulsa |
NFL Draft: | 1968 / Round: 9 / Pick: 229 |
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Greg Lee Barton (July 14, 1946—August 26, 2019) was a former American football quarterback in the National Football League who played for the Detroit Lions.[1] He was traded from the Lions to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 1971 second-round selection (30th overall–Dave Thompson) and 1972 second- and third-round picks (40th and 65th overall–to Atlanta Falcons and Ken Sanders respectively) on January 28, 1971.[2][3] He played college football for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. He also played in the Canadian Football League for the Toronto Argonauts and in the World Football League for the Portland Storm.[4]
References[]
- ^ "Greg Barton Stats".
- ^ Wallace, William N. "Patriots Choose Plunkett as No. 1 in College Draft, Spurning Trade Offers," The New York Times, Friday, January 29, 1971. Retrieved November 2, 2020
- ^ 1971 NFL Draft Pick Transactions, January 28 (Rounds 1–7) & 29 (Rounds 8–17) – Pro Sports Transactions. Retrieved November 2, 2020
- ^ "Barton of Eagles Quits N.F.L. For Toronto Club". The New York Times. 4 May 1971.
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