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Al Chesley

b. 1957

American football player

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Born 1957. Al Chesley is an American american football player.

Albert Cornell Chesley (born August 23, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers. Chesley is listed as the starting linebacker on the National Champion 1976 Pitt Panther squad. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 11th round of the 1979 NFL draft.

Chesley was the Eagles starting inside linebacker in 1981, making 16 starts and recording two interceptions to go along with two fumble recoveries. He also had 133 tackles in 1981, but Philadelphia changed up their defensive scheme in 1982 with Chesley losing his starting spot. All told, Chesley played in 48 games while in Philadelphia. Chesley also was a member of the Chicago Bears.

After years of silence, Chesley came forward as a victim of sexual abuse as a child, at the hands of a neighborhood police officer. He was among a group of 200 men who appeared on an episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show holding pictures of themselves at the age when they began to suffer the abuse.

Chesley is the brother of fellow NFL player Frank Chesley.

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University of Pittsburgh, Eastern High School
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Albert Cornell Chesley

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Al Chesley?

American football player

When was Al Chesley born?

Al Chesley was born on 23 August 1957 in Washington, D.C..

What is Al Chesley's occupation?

Al Chesley is an american football player.

What nationality is Al Chesley?

Al Chesley is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Al Chesley

· Wikidata: Q4703667

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