Ode Burrell
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]
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| Position: | Halfback, wide receiver, punter | ||||||||
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| Born: | September 15, 1939 Goodman, Mississippi | ||||||||
| Died: | February 28, 2009 (aged 69) Bay St. Louis, Mississippi | ||||||||
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| College: | Mississippi State | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1964 / Round: 3 / Pick: 36 | ||||||||
| AFL draft: | 1964 / Round: 4 / Pick: 30 | ||||||||
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References
- "Fun Fact: Ode Burrell". Retrieved 18 December 2018.
- Mississippi St., AFL football player Ode Burrell dies at 69
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