About J. W. Brodnax
Lived 1936 – 2006 (aged 69). J. W. Brodnax was an American american football player.
John Willis "Red" Brodnax Jr. (March 6, 1936 – January 6, 2006) was an American football player. Brodnax played college football for the LSU Tigers and played professionally for both the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) and Denver Broncos of the American Football League (AFL).
Brodnax was a member of coach Paul Dietzel's 1958 national championship team. He was the starting fullback on the "White Team" of Dietzel's three-platoon system, in the backfield with Warren Rabb and Billy Cannon. He was also awarded the Nils V. "Swede" Nelson Award for "the strength of his unselfish sacrifice of personal achievement to aid his team to an unbeaten record and a Sugar Bowl berth against Clemson."
Brodnax's lone score as a professional was a short touchdown reception from quarterback Frank Tripucka with the Broncos in 1960 against the Buffalo Bills.
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Who was J. W. Brodnax?
American football player (1936-2006)
When was J. W. Brodnax born?
J. W. Brodnax was born on 6 March 1936 in Bastrop.
When did J. W. Brodnax die?
J. W. Brodnax died on 6 January 2006 in Morgan City.
What was J. W. Brodnax's occupation?
J. W. Brodnax was an american football player.
What nationality was J. W. Brodnax?
J. W. Brodnax was American.
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