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Virgil Rayburn

1910 – 1991

American football player

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About Virgil Rayburn

Lived 1910 – 1991 (aged 80). Virgil Rayburn was an American american football player.

Virgil Homer "Van" Rayburn (August 4, 1910 – June 15, 1991) was an American football end in the National Football League (NFL). Rayburn played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers of the University of Tennessee, where he was selected All-Southern. Rayburn was also selected a second-team All-American by the New York Sun. He played one year for the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1933 season.

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Education
University of Tennessee

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People whose lives overlapped Virgil Rayburn's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Virgil Rayburn?

American football player (1910-1991)

When was Virgil Rayburn born?

Virgil Rayburn was born on 4 August 1910 in Pulaski.

When did Virgil Rayburn die?

Virgil Rayburn died on 15 June 1991 in Osceola.

What was Virgil Rayburn's occupation?

Virgil Rayburn was an american football player.

What nationality was Virgil Rayburn?

Virgil Rayburn was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Virgil Rayburn

· Wikidata: Q18749155

· DBpedia: Virgil Rayburn

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