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Alvin "Al" Burleson (born September 25, 1954) is a former American gridiron football player. He played professionally in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Calgary Stampeders, from 1976 to 1981, and in the United States Football League (USFL) for the Los Angeles Express, in 1983. Burleson is the father of four sons, including National Football League (NFL) wide receiver Nate Burleson and National Basketball Association (NBA) guard Kevin Burleson.[1]

College career

Burleson played at the University of Washington, where he lettered from 1973 to 1975,[2]Шаблон:Rp finishing as a captain of the 1975 team.[2]Шаблон:Rp

He was named to the 1975 All-Pacific-8 Conference football team and received honorable mention by the AP and UPI All-America teams.[2]Шаблон:Rp Following the season, Burleson participated in the 1976 Japan Bowl and Hula Bowl.

As of 2016, he remains among the school's all-time leader in tackles (records kept since 1967),[2]Шаблон:Rp holds the season record for interception return yardage at 149 set in 1975,[2]Шаблон:Rp career record for interceptions returned for touchdowns,[2]Шаблон:Rp and holds the longest interception return at 93 yards which was set in the 1975 Apple Cup.[2]Шаблон:Rp

Professional career

Burleson played for the Calgary Stampeders from 1976 to 1981[3] and was a 1979 CFL All-Star.[4] In 1983, he was a member of the Los Angeles Express.[5]

Coaching

Burleson was a coach of the West Seattle Warhawks football team.[6]

See also

References

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External links

Шаблон:Los Angeles Rams 1976 draft navbox