Zeke Moore (born December 2, 1943) is a former professional

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player who played

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for the

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from 1967–1969, and for the NFL Oilers from 1970 through 1977. Moore returned 14 kicks for 405 yards as a rookie. Before his professional career, Moore played for

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. He was a

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Ambassador for five years. Moore is currently the president of the Townwood Homeowners Association in Houston, and he is a Texas Registered Peace Officer.

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1943 births Living people Sportspeople from Tuskegee, Alabama American football cornerbacks Houston Oilers players American Football League All-Star players American Conference Pro Bowl players Lincoln Blue Tigers football players {{Defensiveback-1940s-stub