Byron Gilbert Bradfute (December 12, 1937 - October 30, 2020) 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.
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||
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| Born: | (1937-12-12)December 12, 1937 Beeville, Texas | ||
| Died: | October 30, 2020(2020-10-30) (aged 82) Beeville, Texas | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 243 lb (110 kg) | ||
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| High school: | A. C. Jones (TX) | ||
| College: | Southern Mississippi Abilene Christian | ||
| AFL Draft: | 1960 / Round: 2 Pick: First Selections (by the Los Angeles Chargers) | ||
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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.
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] Byron died on October 30, 2020.
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