Billy Gambrell
William Edward Gambrell (born September 18, 1941 in Athens, Georgia) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League. Drafted by the Boston Patriots in the 12th round (92nd overall) of the 1963 American Football League Draft, Gambrell played for the NFL's St. Louis Cardinals (1963–1967) and Detroit Lions (1968).
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born: | September 8, 1941 Athens, Georgia | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 175 lb (79 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Athens (GA) | ||||||||
| College: | South Carolina | ||||||||
| AFL draft: | 1963 / Round: 12 / Pick: 92 | ||||||||
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Gambrell won the Most Valuable Player award in the Playoff Bowl on January 3, 1965 after he caught 6 passes for 184 yards and two touchdowns in the Cardinals 24-17 win over the Green Bay Packers.[1] [2]
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