Byron Bradfute

Byron Gilbert Bradfute (born December 12, 1937 in Beeville, Texas) is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Southern Mississippi and Abilene Christian University.

Byron Bradfute
No. 77
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1937-12-12) December 12, 1937
Beeville, Texas
Died:2020 October 30th
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:243 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school:A. C. Jones (TX)
College:Southern Mississippi
Abilene Christian
AFL draft:1960 / Round: 2
Pick: First Selections
(by the Los Angeles Chargers)
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:17
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Early years

Bradfute attended A. C. Jones High School, where he was a two-time All-district selection at tackle.[1]

He accepted a scholarship from Abilene Christian University. As a junior, he was thrown out of the team for drinking beer. He finished his senior season at the University of Southern Mississippi.

Professional career

Bradfute was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the 1960 AFL Draft, but instead chose to sign with the NFL's Dallas Cowboys as a free agent.[2]

He was a reserve offensive tackle and was a part of the franchise's inaugural season. The next year, he played in 5 games after suffering an injury. On July 29, 1962, he announced his retirement.[3]

References
  1. "Coaches Put 12 Gridders On 1st Team". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  2. "Dallas Lists 25 Texans on Cowboy Team". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
  3. "Dallas Deals For Packer". Retrieved February 3, 2018.
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