Linzy Cole
American football player (1948–2016)
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Linzy Cole (April 21, 1948 – September 21, 2016) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver for three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears, Houston Oilers and Buffalo Bills.[1] He played in a total of 31 career games. Cole was the first black football player at TCU. At TCU, he was a First-Team All-SWC selection and the Rogers Trophy award winner. He is TCU leader in career return average in a season. He closed out his career playing in the 1969 Blue-Grey game. [2][3]
PositionWide receiver
BornApril 21, 1948
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
DiedSeptember 21, 2016 (aged 68)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born | April 21, 1948 Dallas, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | September 21, 2016 (aged 68) Dallas, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 172 lb (78 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | James Madison (TX) | ||||||||
| College | TCU | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1970: 9th round, 210th overall pick | ||||||||
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