Rich Sowells
American football player (born 1948)
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Richard Allen Sowells (born October 27, 1948 - died August 23, 2024[1]) was a former professional American football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played seven seasons for the New York Jets and the Houston Oilers.
PositionCornerback
BornOctober 27, 1948
Prairie View, Texas, U.S.
Prairie View, Texas, U.S.
DiedAugust 24, 2024 (aged 75)
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born | October 27, 1948 Prairie View, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | August 24, 2024 (aged 75) | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 179 lb (81 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Huntsville (TX) Sam Houston | ||||||||
| College | Alcorn State | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1971: 12th round, 292nd overall pick | ||||||||
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