Al Frazier

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Al Frazier

American football player

Born
May 28, 1935
Died
December 2, 2018
Age
83 years
Nationality
United States

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Al Frazier, 83, American football player (Toronto Argonauts, Ottawa Rough Riders, Denver Broncos).

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Adolphus Cornelius Frazier (March 28, 1935 – December 2, 2018) was an American professional football player. He played as a halfback for three seasons with the Denver Broncos in the American Football League (AFL). He set many franchise record for receptions out of the backfield, some of which still stand. Frazier played two seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL): 1957 with the Toronto Argonauts and 1960 with the Grey Cup champion Ottawa Rough Riders.

After his football career ended, he earned a master's degree from Teachers College, Columbia University and worked for over 30 years at York College, City University of New York, where he was Assistant Dean of Student Development at the time of his retirement in 2006.

As of 2017[update]'s NFL off-season, Al Frazier held at least three Broncos franchise records, including:

  • Receiving Yds: rookie game (166 on October, 15 1961 against the Oakland Raiders)
  • Receiving TDs: rookie season (6 in 1961)
  • 100+ yard receiving games: rookie season (3)

Frazier died on December 2, 2018, in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

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