Alvin Maxson
American football player (1951-2022)
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Alvin Earl Maxson (November 12, 1951 - June 14, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL).[1] He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the eighth round of the 1974 NFL draft. He played college football for the SMU Mustangs.
PositionRunning back
BornNovember 12, 1951
Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
DiedJune 14, 2022 (aged 70)
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, U.S.
Rio Rancho, New Mexico, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
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| Position | Running back | ||||||||
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| Born | November 12, 1951 Beaumont, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | June 14, 2022 (aged 70) Rio Rancho, New Mexico, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Hebert (TX) | ||||||||
| College | Southern Methodist | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1974: 8th round, 201st overall pick | ||||||||
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Maxson also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Oilers and New York Giants.
He died at the age of 70 on June 14, 2022, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.[2]
