Greg Barton (gridiron football)
Greg Lee Barton (July 14, 1946—August 26, 2019) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League who played for the Detroit Lions.[1] He was traded from the Lions to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 1971 second-round selection (30th overall–Dave Thompson) and 1972 second- and third-round picks (40th and 65th overall–to Atlanta Falcons and Ken Sanders respectively) on January 28, 1971.[2][3] He played college football for the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. He also played in the Canadian Football League for the Toronto Argonauts and in the World Football League for the Portland Storm.[4]
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| Position: | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | July 14, 1946 Denver, Colorado |
| Died: | August 26, 2019 (aged 73) |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Tulsa |
| NFL Draft: | 1968 / Round: 9 / Pick: 229 |
| Career history | |
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References
- https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BartGr20.htm
- Wallace, William N. "Patriots Choose Plunkett as No. 1 in College Draft, Spurning Trade Offers," The New York Times, Friday, January 29, 1971. Retrieved November 2, 2020
- 1971 NFL Draft Pick Transactions, January 28 (Rounds 1–7) & 29 (Rounds 8–17) – Pro Sports Transactions. Retrieved November 2, 2020
- https://www.nytimes.com/1971/05/04/archives/barton-of-eagles-quits-nfl-for-toronto-club.html
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