Solomon Freelon
American gridiron football player (1951–2021)
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Solomon Freelon, Jr. (February 19, 1951 – March 10, 2021) was an American gridiron football player who played in the CFL and NFL for the Edmonton Eskimos and Houston Oilers. He won the Grey Cup with Edmonton in 1975.[2] He played college football at Grambling State University.
PositionGuard
BornFebruary 19, 1951
Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedMarch 10, 2021 (aged 70)[1]
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 19, 1951 Monroe, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | March 10, 2021 (aged 70)[1] |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Carroll (LA) |
| College | Grambling State |
| NFL draft | 1972: 3rd round, 75th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1972–1974 | Houston Oilers (NFL) |
| 1975–1976 | Edmonton Eskimos (CFL) |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
