Dalton Lloyd Truax Jr. (January 17, 1935 – August 15, 2019) was a professional American football player. After growing up in New Orleans and lettering in multiple sports for Holy Cross School (New Orleans) including becoming Louisiana State Wrestling Heavyweight Champ,[1] he went on an athletic scholarship to Tulane University.[2] Shortly before the 1957 season, the Green Bay Packers traded him to the New York Giants for a 1958 third-round selection in which they chose future Hall of Famer Ray Nitschke.[3] He played for the Oakland Raiders during the 1960 AFL season.[4][5] He died at his home in 2019, aged 84.[6]
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Position: | Tackle |
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Born: | (1935-01-17)January 17, 1935 New Orleans, Louisiana |
Died: | August 15, 2019(2019-08-15) (aged 84) Kenner, Louisiana |
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight: | 236 lb (107 kg) |
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College: | Tulane |
NFL Draft: | 1957 / Round: 3 / Pick: 29 |
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Media related to Dalton Truax at Wikimedia Commons
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Oakland Raiders 1960 inaugural season roster | |
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