Rufus Copeland Deal (December 7, 1917 – March 14, 2005) was an American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the former Washington Redskins (now the Washington Commanders). He played college football at Auburn University and was drafted in the third round of the 1942 NFL Draft.

Rufus Deal

Rufus Deal in 1992.
No. 53
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(1917-12-07)December 7, 1917 Moundville, Alabama
Died:	March 14, 2005(2005-03-14) (aged 87) Northport, Alabama
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:	Tuscaloosa (AL) Co.
College:	Auburn
NFL Draft:	1942 / Round: 3 / Pick: 21
Career history
Washington Redskins (1942)
Career highlights and awards
NFL champion (1942) Pro Bowl (1942)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 6 Rushing yards: 12 Average: 2.4
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

An Alabama native, Copeland attended high school in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.[1]

References

https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/2005/03/16/rufus-copeland-deal/27883027007/

External links

• Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
• Rufus Deal at Find a Grave

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