Al Andrews
American football player (1945–2025)
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Alvin Wayne Andrews (July 10, 1945 – November 20, 2025) was an American professional football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Buffalo Bills in 1970 and 1971.
PositionLinebacker
BornJuly 10, 1945
Oakland, California, U.S.
Oakland, California, U.S.
DiedNovember 20, 2025 (aged 80)
Snellville, Georgia, U.S.
Snellville, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born | July 10, 1945 Oakland, California, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | November 20, 2025 (aged 80) Snellville, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 216 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Oakland Tech (Oakland, California) | ||||||||
| College | New Mexico State | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1970: undrafted | ||||||||
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Andrews died at his residence in Snellville, Georgia, on November 20, 2025, after a long battle with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. He was 80.[1]
