Alan "Al" Goldstein (January 8, 1936 – October 14, 1991) was an

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player. He was a first-team All-American

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at the

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in 1958 and played professional football for the

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during their inaugural 1960 season. Goldstein was born and raised in

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, and graduated from Lafayette High School. He then attended the University of North Carolina where he played

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at the

position for the

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team from 1957 to 1959. As a junior, he was selected by the

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and the

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as a first-team end on their respective

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s. Goldstein was drafted by the

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in the 10th round of the

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, but he opted instead to play in the newly formed

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. He appeared in 14 games for the

during the inaugural

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, compiling 27 receptions for 354 yards and one touchdown. He died in 2009 at age 55 in

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Goldstein, Al 1936 births 1991 deaths American football ends North Carolina Tar Heels football players Oakland Raiders players Players of American football from Brooklyn Lafayette High School (New York City) alumni