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Lyneal Alston

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Lyneal Alston
No. 81
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1964-07-23) July 23, 1964 (age 59)
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Theodore (AL)
College:Southern Miss
Undrafted:1987
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games:3
Receptions:3
Touchdowns:2
Player stats at PFR

Lyneal Alston (born July 23, 1964) is a former professional American football wide receiver. He played college football for the University of Southern Mississippi[1][2] from 1983 to 1986, where he had 64 receptions, 1,261 yards and 10 touchdowns during his career and appeared in the 1986 Senior Bowl.[3] He later professionally in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[4][5] He was cut by the Steelers in August 1988.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "'Big-Play' Alston carving reputation". Hattiesburg American. September 27, 1985. p. 3C. Retrieved October 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  2. ^ Andy Clay (November 5, 1986). "Alston answers distress calls with tough catches". Hattiesburg American. pp. 1D, 3D. Retrieved October 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. ^ "Lyneal Alston". Hattiesburg American. December 24, 1989. p. 4C. Retrieved October 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  4. ^ Don Hudson (September 21, 1987). "With Lipps as model, USM product Alston earns spot with Steelers". Clarion-Ledger. p. C1. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
  5. ^ "Steelers sign Boyle, Alston". Ellwood City Ledger. Associated Press. November 6, 1987. p. 8. Retrieved October 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  6. ^ "Packers ax vet passer Wilson as NFL teams make final cuts". The Commercial Appeal. August 30, 1988. p. D6. Retrieved October 15, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon

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