Lem Burnham
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Winter Haven, Florida, U.S.
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||||
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| Born | August 30, 1947 Winter Haven, Florida, U.S. | ||||||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
| Weight | 236 lb (107 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Winter Haven (FL) Jewett | ||||||
| College | U.S. International | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1974: 15th round, 378th overall pick | ||||||
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Lemuel L. Burnham (born August 30, 1947) is an American former professional football defensive end who played three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifteenth round of the 1974 NFL draft. He played college football at Santa Ana Junior College and United States International University. Burnham was also a member of The Hawaiians of the World Football League (WFL), the Washington Redskins of the NFL, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Lemuel L. Burnham was born on August 30, 1947, in Winter Haven, Florida.[2] He attended Jewett High School in Winter Haven.[1]
Burnham first played college football at Santa Ana Junior College from 1970 to 1971.[1] He then transferred to play at United States International University from 1972 to 1973.[1]
Professional career
Burnham was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 15th round, with the 378th overall pick, of the 1974 NFL draft. He released by the Chiefs before the start of the 1974 season.[1][3] He was selected by The Hawaiians with the 201st pick in the 1974 WFL Draft and played for the team from 1974 to 1975.[4][5] Burnham spent the 1976 off-season with the Washington Redskins and was released by the team on August 24, 1976.[6][7] He traveled to Canada to join the Winnipeg Blue Bombers a day after being released by the Redskins.[6] He played in one game for the Blue Bombers during the 1976 season.[8] He played in 45 games for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1977 to 1979.[1] He led the Eagles in sacks with ten in 1977. He spent the 1980 season on injured reserve due to a knee injury suffered in training camp. Burnham announced his retirement from football on July 22, 1981.[3]
Military career
Burnham served four years in the United States Marine Corps from 1965 to 1969, including thirteen months with the 3rd Marine Division in Vietnam. He won a Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Naval Unit Citation, Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Service Medal and Vietnam Campaign Medal during his time in the Marines.[9][10] He was honorably discharged from the Marines.[9]