Burroughs with the Rams in 1959  | |
| Born: | August 19, 1931 Fillmore, California |
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| Died: | October 20, 2006 (aged 75) Ventura, California |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| College | Colorado State |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1955–1959 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 1960–1964 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Career stats | |
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Donald Edward Burroughs (August 19, 1931 – October 20, 2006) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Colorado State University. Burroughs was notable for his 6'5" height, an anomaly at the safety position. In 2006, Burroughs died of cancer.[1]
References
- ^ Ben Bolch (November 1, 2006). "Don Burroughs, 75; back was All-Pro for the Rams, Eagles". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 6, 2009.