David Burkholder
Canadian football player (1936–1999)
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David Alan Burkholder (October 21, 1936 – October 12, 1999) was an American professional football player who played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He won the Grey Cup with them in 1958, 1959, 1961 and 1962.[1] He played college football at the University of Minnesota. In 1999, Burkholder died of cancer, aged 62.[2][3]
PositionHalfback
BornOctober 21, 1936
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedOctober 12, 1999 (aged 62)
Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S.
Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Halfback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 21, 1936 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Died | October 12, 1999 (aged 62) Minnetonka, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | DeLaSalle (MN) |
| College | Minnesota |
| NFL draft | 1958: 26th round, 310th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1958–1964 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Awards and highlights | |
