About Leon Crosswhite
Born 1951. Leon Crosswhite is an American american football player.
Leon Crosswhite (born April 28, 1951) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners and was selected in the second round of the 1972 NFL draft.
College career Crosswhite attended University of Oklahoma and played for the Sooners as a running back in their wishbone formation from 1970 to 1973.
NFL career He played for the Detroit Lions from 1973 to 1974. He was selected in the second round by the Detroit Lions in the 1973 NFL draft. On January 28, 1975, Crosswhite was traded to the New England Patriots. On September 3, 1975 the Patriots placed Crosswhite on injured reserve.
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Who is Leon Crosswhite?
American football player (born 1951)
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Leon Crosswhite was born on 28 April 1951 in Hennessey.
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Leon Crosswhite is an american football player.
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Leon Crosswhite is American.
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