Ode Burrell

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Ode Burrell
No. 25
Position:Halfback, wide receiver, punter
Personal information
Born:(1939-09-15)September 15, 1939
Goodman, Mississippi
Died:February 28, 2009(2009-02-28) (aged 69)
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Career information
College:Mississippi State
NFL Draft:1964 / Round: 3 / Pick: 36
AFL Draft:1964 / Round: 4 / Pick: 30
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts–yards:304–1088
Receptions–yards:112–1379
Touchdowns:13
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Ode Burrell Jr. (September 15, 1939 – February 28, 2009) was an American football player. A halfback, he played high school football at Durant, Mississippi[1] college football at Mississippi State University, where he was the MVP of the Liberty Bowl and the Blue-Gray Game.[2] He played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) for the Houston Oilers from 1964 through 1969. During his career he was a versatile player. In his best season, 1965, he rushed for 528 yards, caught 55 passes for 650 yards, and returned punts and kickoffs for an additional 241 yards. He was an American Football League All-Star in 1965. After retiring from the NFL, Burrell coached at numerous high schools including Bogalusa High School, Stone County in Wiggins, Mississippi, Vancleave High School, and St. Stanislaus High School. He also coached at two community colleges, Holmes Community College and Gulf Coast Community College.[1][2] Burrell died February 28, 2009 of complications from diabetes.[3]

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  1. ^ a b "Fun Fact: Ode Burrell". Archived from the original on December 18, 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Liberty". Clarion-Ledger. December 25, 1991. pp. 1C, 5C.
  3. ^ Mississippi St., AFL football player Ode Burrell dies at 69

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