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American gridiron football player (1939–2017) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nathaniel "Mack" Burton (born c. 1939 – May 16, 2017)[2] was a Canadian football player who played for the BC Lions. He won the Grey Cup with them in 1964.[3][4] He played college football at the San Jose State University. Burton was inducted into the San Jose State University Sports Hall of Fame.[5] Burton was selected in the fifth round of the 1962 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears, but did not play in the league.[1]
Born: | c. 1939 Franklinton, Louisiana, U.S. |
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Died: | May 16, 2017 77–78) San Francisco, California, U.S. | (aged
Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | WR, DB |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
College | San Jose State |
High school | George Washington (San Francisco, California) |
AFL draft | 1962, Round: 4, Pick: 32 |
Drafted by | San Diego Chargers |
NFL draft | 1962, Round: 5, Pick: 57 |
Drafted by | Chicago Bears[1] |
Career history | |
As player | |
1962–1966 | BC Lions |
Career highlights and awards | |
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