Bobby Burnett
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| Position | Running back | ||||||||
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| Born | January 4, 1943 Clinton, Arkansas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | October 1, 2016 (aged 73) Marion, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Smackover (AR) | ||||||||
| College | Arkansas | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1966: 10th round, 152nd overall pick | ||||||||
| AFL draft | 1966: 4th round, 33rd overall pick | ||||||||
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Robert Clell Burnett (January 4, 1943 – October 1, 2016) was a college and professional American football player.[1]
Originally a halfback from the University of Arkansas, Burnett in 1966, his first year with the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League (AFL), had a combined total of 1,185 yards rushing and receiving, with over 12 yards per catch and 4 touchdowns on 34 receptions.[1] He had 766 yards on 187 rushes, with 4 rushing touchdowns. He was that year's AFL Rookie of the Year, and was also selected to the 1966 AFL All-Star team.[1] He died of pancreatic cancer on October 1, 2016.[2]
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References
- ^ a b c Bobby Burnett NFL & AFL Football Statistics, Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved on April 10, 2010.
- ^ "Bobby Burnett, star Hog, dies at 73". October 3, 2016.