Don Burroughs

Full Name: Donald E. Burroughs	Primary Position: DB/DHB/S
Height/Weight: 6' 4"/185	College: Colorado State University, Pasadena City College, Ventura College
Birthdate: August 19, 1931	High School: Fillmore (CA)
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California	Nickname: The Blade
Pro Experience: 10 years

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[edit] Biography

Don Burroughs (Donald E. Burroughs) was born on August 19, 1931 in Los Angeles, California. After going to high school at Fillmore (CA), Burroughs attended Colorado State University, Pasadena City College and Ventura College. Burroughs made his professional debut in the NFL in 1955 with the Los Angeles Rams. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams over the course of his 10 year career.

Most people believe that 1960 was Don Burroughs's best year, as he picked off 9 passes.

year	team	league	games	INT	YDS	LNG
1955	LAM	NFL	12	9	103	34
1956	LAM	NFL	12	2	9	9
1957	LAM	NFL	12	3	29	24
1958	LAM	NFL	12	7	72	46
1959	LAM	NFL	10	0	0	0
1960	PHI	NFL	12	9	124	46
1961	PHI	NFL	13	7	90	42
1962	PHI	NFL	12	7	96	28
1963	PHI	NFL	13	4	36	21
1964	PHI	NFL	14	2	5	3
10 year NFL career			122	50	564	0

year	team	league	games	RET	YDS	AVG	LNG
1955	LAM	NFL	12	0	0	0	0
1956	LAM	NFL	12	0	0	0	0
1957	LAM	NFL	12	1	11	11	11
1958	LAM	NFL	12	0	0	0	0
1959	LAM	NFL	10	1	0	0	0
1960	PHI	NFL	12	0	0	0	0
1961	PHI	NFL	13	0	0	0	0
1962	PHI	NFL	12	0	0	0	0
1963	PHI	NFL	13	0	0	0	0
1964	PHI	NFL	14	0	0	0	0
10 year NFL career			122	2	11	5.5	0

year	team	league	games	TOT	OWR	OPR	YDS
1955	LAM	NFL	12	0	0	0	0
1956	LAM	NFL	12	0	0	0	0
1957	LAM	NFL	12	0	0	0	0
1958	LAM	NFL	12	1	0	1	5
1959	LAM	NFL	10	0	0	1	0
1960	PHI	NFL	12	0	0	1	0
1961	PHI	NFL	13	0	0	0	0
1962	PHI	NFL	12	0	0	3	0
1963	PHI	NFL	13	0	0	1	0
1964	PHI	NFL	14	1	1	1	0
10 year NFL career			122	2	1	8	5

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