Ode Burrell

Rushing attempts–yards:	304–1088
Receptions–yards:	112–1379
Touchdowns:	13

Ode Burrell
No. 25
Position:	Halfback, wide receiver, punter
Personal information
Born:	September 15, 1939; Goodman, Mississippi
Died:	February 28, 2009 (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
	Houston Oilers (1964–1969);
Career highlights and awards
	1963 Liberty Bowl MVP; 1964 Senior Bowl MVP; AFL All-Star (1965); Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame (1997);
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts–yards:
Rushing attempts–yards:	304–1088
Receptions–yards:	112–1379
Touchdowns:	13

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, and 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. Burrell died February 28, 2009 of complications from diabetes.^[2]

References

^ "Fun Fact: Ode Burrell". Retrieved 18 December 2018.
^ Mississippi St., AFL football player Ode Burrell dies at 69

External links

Ode Burrell at Find a Grave

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[ofh-1] "Fun Fact: Ode Burrell". Retrieved 18 December 2018.

[2] Mississippi St., AFL football player Ode Burrell dies at 69

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