Ira Albright
Ira Albright (January 2, 1959-July 2, 2020) was a former gridiron football running back and defensive tackle. After attending South Oak Cliff High School, Albright played college football at Tyler Junior College and for the Northeastern State Riverhawks.[1] In 1983, he played for the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League (USFL) as a nose guard.[2] The Pittsburgh Maulers converted Albright to a fullback in 1984, thinking he was too small to be effective on the defense.[3] In 1986, Albright played in one regular season game with the Montreal Alouettes.[1]
| Position: | Running back, Defensive tackle, Fullback |
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| Personal information | |
| Born: | January 2, 1959 Dallas, Texas |
| Died: | July 2, 2020 (aged 61) Dallas, Texas |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | South Oak Cliff |
| College: | Northeastern State |
| Undrafted: | 1981 |
| Career history | |
References
- Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 141. ISBN 978-0983513667.
- "The Michigan Panthers, who open their USFL season Monday,...". UPI. March 4, 1983.
- "Maulers Want a Tackle to Run". Observer-Reporter. Associated Press. May 10, 1984. p. B-5. Retrieved May 16, 2016.
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