Leonard Fairley
American football player (born 1951)
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Leonard C. Fairley (born January 2, 1951) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for one season with the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Oilers in the seventh round of the 1974 NFL draft after playing college football for the Alcorn A&M Braves (now Alcorn State). Fairley was also a member of the Buffalo Bills.
Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||
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| Born | January 2, 1951 Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||
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| High school | M. F. Nichols (Biloxi) | ||||
| College | Alcorn A&M | ||||
| NFL draft | 1974: 7th round, 157th overall pick | ||||
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Early life
Fairley attended M. F. Nichols High School in Biloxi, Mississippi.[1]
College career
Fairley played strong safety for the Braves at Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College.[2] He was inducted into the Alcorn State Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.[3]
Professional career
Fairley was selected by the Houston Oilers with the 157th pick in the 1974 NFL draft. He played in two games for the Oilers during the 1974 season.[1] He was later released by the Oilers.[2] Fairley signed with the Buffalo Bills on October 1, 1974.[2]