Harold Akin
American football player (1945–2022)
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Harold Dwayne "Horse" Akin (January 11, 1945 â March 18, 2022)[1] was an American football player. An offensive tackle, he played college football at Oklahoma State University, and played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) for the San Diego Chargers in 1967 and 1968.
PositionOffensive tackle
BornJanuary 11, 1945
McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S.
McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedMarch 18, 2022 (aged 77)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
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| Position | Offensive tackle | ||||||
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| Born | January 11, 1945 McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | March 18, 2022 (aged 77) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Putnam City (OK) | ||||||
| College | Oklahoma State | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1967: 3rd round, 67th overall pick | ||||||
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Akin later went on to found The Budget Floor Store in Oklahoma City, which now has 4 locations across Oklahoma.
