About John Burrell
Lived 1940 – 2024 (aged 83). John Burrell was an American american football player.
John Buster Burrell (November 22, 1940 – September 28, 2024) was an American professional football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Washington Redskins. He played college football at Rice University and was drafted in the seventh round of the 1962 NFL draft. Burrell was also selected in the 25th round of the 1962 AFL draft by the Dallas Texans. Burrell died on September 28, 2024, at the age of 83.
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Who was John Burrell?
American football player
When was John Burrell born?
John Burrell was born on 22 November 1940 in Fort Worth.
When did John Burrell die?
John Burrell died on 28 September 2024.
What was John Burrell's occupation?
John Burrell was an american football player.
What nationality was John Burrell?
John Burrell was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Burrell (wide receiver)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Burrell. https://biography.guide/john-burrell/
MLA: "John Burrell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-burrell/.
Chicago: "John Burrell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-burrell/.
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