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and was drafted by the Cardinals in the second round of the

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just one day before his 76th birthday.

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1946 births 2022 deaths American football wide receivers Auburn Tigers football players Players of American football from Alabama People from Roanoke, Alabama St. Louis Cardinals (football) players New Orleans Saints players Washington Redskins players {{widereceiver-1940s-stub