Bobby Burnett
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PositionRunning back
BornJanuary 4, 1943
Clinton, Arkansas, U.S.
Clinton, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedOctober 1, 2016 (aged 73)
Marion, Illinois, U.S.
Marion, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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| Position | Running back | ||||||||||||
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| Born | January 4, 1943 Clinton, Arkansas, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Died | October 1, 2016 (aged 73) Marion, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school | Smackover (AR) | ||||||||||||
| College | Arkansas (1964–1965) | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1966: 10th round, 152nd overall pick | ||||||||||||
| AFL draft | 1966: 4th round, 33rd overall pick | ||||||||||||
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Robert Clell Burnett (January 4, 1943 – October 1, 2016) was a college and professional American football player.[1]
Originally a halfback from the University of Arkansas, Burnett in 1966, his first year with the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League (AFL), had a combined total of 1,185 yards rushing and receiving, with over 12 yards per catch and 4 touchdowns on 34 receptions.[1] He had 766 yards on 187 rushes, with 4 rushing touchdowns. He was that year's AFL Rookie of the Year, and was also selected to the 1966 AFL All-Star team.[1] He died of pancreatic cancer on October 1, 2016.[2]
