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Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||
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Born: | Dallas, Texas, U.S. | September 13, 1936||||
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College: | SMU | ||||
NFL draft: | 1958: 16th round, 192 (By the Cleveland Browns)th pick | ||||
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Jerry Gale Cornelison (born September 13, 1936) is an American former professional football offensive tackle who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and American Football League (AFL).
Although he was selected by the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) in the 1958 NFL draft, Cornelison began his professional career with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL.[1] He then played five seasons in the AFL, from 1960 to 1965, for the Dallas Texans / Kansas City Chiefs.[2] In 1962, he was an AFL All-Star at offensive guard.[3]
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[edit]- ^ "New Tackle for Riders". The Leader-Post. Regina, Saskatchewan. March 19, 1958. p. 24. Retrieved July 4, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Marshall, Tom (September 20, 1970). "Where Are They Now? Ex-Chiefs Hold Variety of Jobs". The Kansas City Star. Kansas City, Missouri. p. 12E. Retrieved July 4, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "West Squad Is Complete for AFL All-Star Tilt". Seminole Producer. Seminole, Oklahoma. United Press International. December 27, 1962. p. 6. Retrieved July 4, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.