Lloyd Winston
American football player (born 1939)
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Lloyd Leonard Winston (born September 22, 1939) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL) during the 1962 and 1963 seasons. He played college football for the USC Trojans.
United States
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| Position | Fullback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 22, 1939 United States |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Merced (Merced, California) |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Early years
Winston attended Merced High School in Merced, California. As a running back at Merced, he was known as "hell on wheels" and a back who "defenders just bounced off."[1]
He played college football at Santa Monica City College and the University of Southern California.[2] In 1958, he rushed for 126 yards on 20 carries in a 30–12 upset victory over Oklahoma A&M, breaking the latter program's 19-game win streak.[3] His college career was cut short by a severe knee injury sustained during his junior year at USC.[4]
Professional football
He later played professional football for the San Francisco 49ers during the 1962 and 1963 seasons.[5][4] He appeared in a total of six NFL games, four of them as a starter, and totaled 112 rushing yards and one touchdown.[5] He was released by the 49ers in October 1963.[6]
He signed with the San Diego Chargers in May 1964,[7] and then signed with the Oakland Raiders in July 1964.[8]
Later years
After his football career ended, Winston served with the San Francisco Police Department from 1966 to 1998.[9]