About Earl Britton
Lived 1903 – 1973 (aged 70). Earl Britton was an American american football player.
Earl Tanner Britton (July 15, 1903 – October 24, 1973) was a professional American football fullback who played in the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL). Born in Elgin, Illinois, he attended Elgin High School and played college football at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.
Britton was tall and weighed .
His career as a placekicker/punter lasted from 1925 to 1929. He played for the Chicago Bears, the Brooklyn Lions, the Dayton Triangles, the Frankford Yellow Jackets, and the Chicago Cardinals.
Earl was the son of Benjamin Harold Britton and Edna May Tanner. He was a first cousin to music educator Allen Perdue Britton.
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Who was Earl Britton?
American football player
When was Earl Britton born?
Earl Britton was born on 15 July 1903 in Elgin.
When did Earl Britton die?
Earl Britton died on 24 October 1973.
What was Earl Britton's occupation?
Earl Britton was an american football player.
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Earl Britton was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Earl Britton. https://biography.guide/earl-britton/
MLA: "Earl Britton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/earl-britton/.
Chicago: "Earl Britton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/earl-britton/.
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