Al Baldwin
American football player (1923–1994)
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Alton Baldwin (February 21, 1923 – May 23, 1994) was an American professional football player who was an end and defensive back in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC), National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks.[1]
Defensive back
Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.
Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.
Baldwin on a 1950 Bowman football card | |||||||||
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| Positions | End Defensive back | ||||||||
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| Born | February 21, 1923 Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | May 23, 1994 (aged 71) Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 201 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Hot Springs | ||||||||
| College | Arkansas | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1947: 4th round, 25th overall pick | ||||||||
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In his senior season as an end in 1946, Baldwin helped Arkansas win a share of the Southwest Conference championship, and played the LSU Tigers to a 0–0 tie in the 1947 Cotton Bowl Classic. Baldwin was given 1st team All-SWC honors for his play that season. It was the first season for new head coach John Barnhill, and his teammate Clyde Scott would eventually be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
He died from a stroke on May 23, 1994.
NFL/AAFC career statistics
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