About John Alderton
Lived 1931 – 2013 (aged 81). John Alderton was an American american football player.
John Reber Alderton (September 5, 1931 – May 8, 2013) was an American professional football defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL), a 1953 draft pick in the seventh round for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was born in Cumberland, Maryland. He was team captain of the Maryland Terrapins during their undefeated 10–0 season in 1951 (#34). He later played football while serving in the United States Air Force at Bolling Air Force Base in 1954 and 1955. In 1956, he appeared in three games for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
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Who was John Alderton?
American football player (1931–2013)
When was John Alderton born?
John Alderton was born on 5 September 1931 in Cumberland.
When did John Alderton die?
John Alderton died on 8 May 2013.
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John Alderton was an american football player.
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John Alderton was American.
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