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]

Ira Albright
Position:Running back, Defensive tackle, Fullback
Personal information
Born:(1959-01-02)January 2, 1959
Dallas, Texas
Died:July 2, 2020(2020-07-02) (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

  1. 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.
  2. "The Michigan Panthers, who open their USFL season Monday,...". UPI. March 4, 1983.
  3. "Maulers Want a Tackle to Run". Observer-Reporter. Associated Press. May 10, 1984. p. B-5. Retrieved May 16, 2016.


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