Lloyd Baxter
American football player (1923–2010)
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Lloyd Thomas Baxter (January 18, 1923 – February 2, 2010) was a center in the National Football League (NFL). Baxter was born on January 18, 1923 in Howe, Texas.[1]
Howe, Texas, U.S.
Austin, Texas, U.S.
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| Position | Center | ||||||
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| Born | January 18, 1923 Howe, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | February 2, 2010 (aged 87) Austin, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Sherman (Texas) | ||||||
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| NFL draft | 1945: 24th round, 252nd overall pick | ||||||
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Early life and education
He graduated from Sherman High School before serving as a second lieutenant in the United States Marines during World War II.[2][1] He served in the South Pacific and China Theaters during his military service.[1]
Career
Baxter was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the twenty-fourth round of the 1945 NFL draft, although he continued his college education after his military service instead of playing for the Packers immediately. He played at the college football at Louisiana Tech University and Southern Methodist University (SMU).[2] At SMU, he played in the 1948 Cotton Bowl Classic and received his bachelor's degree in physical education.[1] Curly Lambeau signed Baxter in for the 1948 season to help replace Charley Brock, who left to coach college football.[3] Baxter played 11 games for the Packers that season, recording one fumble recovery.[2]