Linzy Cole (April 21, 1948 – September 21, 2016) was an American former professional football wide receiver who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears, Houston Oilers and Buffalo Bills.[1] He played in a total of 31 career games. Cole was the first black football player at TCU. At TCU, he was a First-Team All-SWC selection and the Rogers Trophy award winner. He is TCU leader in career return average in a season. He closed out his career playing in the 1969 Blue-Grey game. [2][3]
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Position: | Wide receiver |
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Born: | (1948-04-21)April 21, 1948 Dallas, Texas |
Died: | September 21, 2016(2016-09-21) (aged 68) Dallas, Texas |
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Weight: | 172 lb (78 kg) |
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College: | TCU |
NFL Draft: | 1970 / Round: 9 / Pick: 210 |
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