Julian Spence
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Austin, Texas, U.S.
Harris County, Texas, U.S.
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| Position | Defensive back |
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| Born | May 25, 1929 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | March 6, 1990 (aged 60) Harris County, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Anderson (Austin) |
| College | Sam Houston State |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Julian Carroll Spence (May 5, 1929 – March 6, 1990) was an American football defensive back who played two seasons with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL). He played college football at Sam Houston State University. He was also a member of the Chicago Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL).[1]
Spence attended L. C. Anderson High School in Austin, Texas.
Professional career
Spence played in eight games for the Chicago Cardinals in 1956,[1] and three games for San Francisco 49ers during the 1957.[1] He then left football before returning to play for the American Football League Houston Oilers from 1960 to 1961, where he played on the championship team both years. In the 1961 AFL Championship Game against the San Diego Chargers, a late-game interception by Spence secured a 10-3 victory for the Oilers, earning the team their second AFL championship in as many years.[2]