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Al Goldstein

1936 – 2009

American football player

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Lived 1936 – 2009 (aged 73). Al Goldstein was an American american football player.

Alan Goldstein (January 8, 1936 – October 14, 1991) was an American football player. He was a first-team All-American end at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1958 and played professional football for the Oakland Raiders during their inaugural 1960 season.

Goldstein was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and graduated from Lafayette High School. As a junior, he was selected by the Football Writers Association of America and the Newspaper Enterprise Association as a first-team end on their respective 1958 College Football All-America Teams.

Goldstein was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 10th round of the 1959 NFL draft. He opted instead to play in the newly formed American Football League. He appeared in 14 games for the Oakland Raiders during the inaugural 1960 AFL season, compiling 27 receptions for 354 yards and one touchdown. He died in 1991 at age 55 in West Bloomfield, Michigan.

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Lafayette High School
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Alan Goldstein

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Al Goldstein?

American football player (1936-2009)

When was Al Goldstein born?

Al Goldstein was born on 8 January 1936 in Brooklyn.

When did Al Goldstein die?

Al Goldstein died on 2 February 2009 in West Bloomfield Township.

What was Al Goldstein's occupation?

Al Goldstein was an american football player.

What nationality was Al Goldstein?

Al Goldstein was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Al Goldstein

· Wikidata: Q19282163

· DBpedia: Al Goldstein (American football)

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