Leroy Mitchell
American football player (born 1944)
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Leroy Mitchell (born September 22, 1944) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL).[1] He played college football for the Texas Southern Tigers. In 1967, he joined the AFL's Boston Patriots. He played there for two seasons and was an AFL All-Star selection in 1968. He would go on to play in the NFL for the Houston Oilers (1970), and the Denver Broncos (1971–1973).
PositionCornerback
BornSeptember 22, 1944
Wharton, Texas, U.S.
Wharton, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born | September 22, 1944 Wharton, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Wharton | ||||||||
| College | Texas Southern | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1967: 11th round, 283rd overall pick | ||||||||
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