Byron Bradfute

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Byron Bradfute
No. 77
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1937-12-12) December 12, 1937 (age 86)
Beeville, Texas
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:243 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school:A. C. Jones (TX)
College:Southern Mississippi
Abilene Christian
AFL draft:1960 / Round: 
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:17
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Byron Gilbert Bradfute (born December 12, 1937 in Beeville, Texas) is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Southern Mississippi and Abilene Christian University.

Early years

Bradfute attended A. C. Jones High School where he was a two-time All-district selection at tackle.[1]

He accepted a scholarship from Abilene Christian University. As a junior he was thrown out of the team for drinking beer. He finished his senior season at the University of Southern Mississippi.

Professional career

Bradfute was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 1960 AFL Draft, but instead chose to sign with the NFL's Dallas Cowboys as a free agent.[2]

He was a reserve offensive tackle and was a part of the franchise's inaugural season. The next year he played in 5 games after suffering an injury. On July 29, 1962, he announced his retirement.[3]

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