Horace Belton
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PositionRunning back
BornJuly 16, 1955
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedMay 28, 2019 (aged 63)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
High schoolScotlandville Magnet (LA)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Running back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 16, 1955 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 28, 2019 (aged 63) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school | Scotlandville Magnet (LA) |
| College | Southeastern Louisiana |
| Career history | |
| 1977 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 1978–80 | Kansas City Chiefs |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Horace Belton (July 16, 1955 – May 28, 2019) was a Canadian Football League (CFL) and National Football League (CFL) running back and Grey Cup champion.
Belton played his college football at Southeastern Louisiana University and began his career in 1977, playing only 2 regular season games for the Montreal Alouettes (rushing for 126 yards). He played in the 1977 Grey Cup, with 12 carries for 36 yards and 4 receptions for 30 yards. He then played 3 seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, as a running back and kick returner, rushing for 486 total yards.
He died on May 28, 2019, aged 63.[1]
