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Bud McFadin

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Bud McFadin
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Position:Defensive tackle, linebacker, guard
Personal information
Born:(1928-08-21)August 21, 1928
Rankin, Texas, U.S.
Died:February 13, 2006(2006-02-13) (aged 77)
Victoria, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:Iraan (Iraan, Texas)
College:Texas
NFL draft:1951 / round: 1 / pick: 11
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Lewis Pate "Bud" McFadin (August 21, 1928 – February 13, 2006) was an American football player and coach. He played college football at the University of Texas and was a unanimous selection at the guard position on the 1950 College Football All-America Team.[1] He played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams (1952–1956) and in the American Football League (AFL) for the Denver Broncos (1960–1963) and Houston Oilers (1964–1965). A versatile player, he played tackle and linebacker on defense, as well as guard on offense. He was a Pro Bowl pick in 1955 and 1956, a Sporting News All-AFL defensive tackle in 1960, 1961 and 1962, and an American Football League West Division All-Star in 1963.

McFadin was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983. He died on February 13, 2006, at a hospital in Victoria, Texas.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ ESPN College Football Encyclopedia. ESPN Books. 2005. p. 1220. ISBN 1401337031.
  2. ^ "Lewis "Bud" McFadin, 77; 5-Time Pro Bowl Lineman, Oilers Coach". Los Angeles Times. Albuquerque, New Mexico. February 13, 2006. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
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