Bobby Burnett

American football player (1943–2016)
American football player
Bobby Burnett
No. 21
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:(1943-01-04)January 4, 1943
Clinton, Arkansas, U.S.
Died:October 1, 2016(2016-10-01) (aged 73)
Marion, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Smackover (AR)
College:Arkansas
NFL draft:1966 / Round: 10 / Pick: 152
AFL draft:1966 / Round: 4 / Pick: 33
Career history
  • Buffalo Bills (1966–1969)
  • Denver Broncos (1969)
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts-yards:237-871
Receptions-yards:45-533
Touchdowns:8
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Robert Clell Burnett (January 4, 1943 – October 1, 2016) was a college and professional American football player.[1]

Originally a halfback from the University of Arkansas, Burnett in 1966, his first year with the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League (AFL), had a combined total of 1,185 yards rushing and receiving, with over 12 yards per catch and 4 touchdowns on 34 receptions.[1] He had 766 yards on 187 rushes, with 4 rushing touchdowns. He was that year's AFL Rookie of the Year, and was also selected to the 1966 AFL All-Star team.[1] He died of pancreatic cancer on October 1, 2016.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Bobby Burnett NFL & AFL Football Statistics, Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved on April 10, 2010.
  2. ^ "Bobby Burnett, star Hog, dies at 73". 3 October 2016.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by American Football League Rookie of the Year
1966 		Succeeded by
George Webster & Dickie Post
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1964 Arkansas Razorbacks football—FWAA national champions
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Chicago Bears 1966 NFL draft selections
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Buffalo Bills 1966 AFL draft selections
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Unanimous
Offensive/Defensive


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