Mack Burton
American gridiron football player (1939–2017)
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Nathaniel "Mack" Burton (born c. 1939 – May 16, 2017)[1] was an American professional football player who played for the BC Lions. He won the Grey Cup with them in 1964.[2][3] He played college football at the San Jose State University. Burton was inducted into the San Jose State University Sports Hall of Fame.[4] Burton was selected in the fifth round of the 1962 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears, but did not play in the league.[5]
PositionsWide receiver • Defensive back
Bornc. 1939
Franklinton, Louisiana, U.S.
Franklinton, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedMay 16, 2017 (aged 77–78)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Wide receiver • Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | c. 1939 Franklinton, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 16, 2017 (aged 77–78) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | George Washington (San Francisco, California) |
| College | San Jose State |
| NFL draft | 1962: 5th round, 57th overall pick |
| AFL draft | 1962: 4th round, 32nd overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1962–1966 | BC Lions |
| Awards and highlights | |
