Preston Anderson
American football player (1951–1980)
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Jerry Preston Anderson (September 30, 1951 – October 15, 1980) was an American professional football cornerback who played one season for the Cleveland Browns in 1974.[1] He was selected in the 16th round (407) in the 1974 NFL draft. He was also selected in the 27th round (314) in the 1974 WFL Draft.[2]
PositionCornerback
BornSeptember 30, 1951
Bonham, Texas, U.S.
Bonham, Texas, U.S.
DiedOctober 15, 1980 (aged 29)
The Woodlands, Texas, U.S.
The Woodlands, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||||
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| Born | September 30, 1951 Bonham, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | October 15, 1980 (aged 29) The Woodlands, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 183 lb (83 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Bonham (TX) | ||||||
| College | Rice | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1974: 16th round, 407th overall pick | ||||||
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