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Don Burroughs

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Don Burroughs
Burroughs with the Rams in 1959
Date of birth(1931-08-19)August 19, 1931
Place of birthFillmore, California
Date of deathOctober 20, 2006(2006-10-20) (aged 75)
Place of deathVentura, California
Career information
Position(s)Defensive back
US collegeColorado State
Career history
As player
1955–1959Los Angeles Rams
1960–1964Philadelphia Eagles
Career stats

Donald Edward Burroughs (August 19, 1931 – October 20, 2006) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Colorado State University. Burroughs was notable for his 6'5" height, an anomaly at the safety position. In 2006, Burroughs died of cancer.[1]

References

  1. ^ Ben Bolch (November 1, 2006). "Don Burroughs, 75; back was All-Pro for the Rams, Eagles". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 6, 2009.