Chris Burford


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Position: WR
Date of Birth: January 31, 1938
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 220 lbs
First Team: TEX (1960)
Last Team: KC (1967)

Receiving Stats (WR / TE)

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Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Chris Burford - NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: January 31, 1938
Position: Wide Receiver (WR)

Career History

  • Team: Dallas Texans (1960-1962)
  • Team: Kansas City Chiefs (1963-1967)

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Chris Burford began his professional career with the Dallas Texans, a team that would later become the Kansas City Chiefs.
  • He played a crucial role in the Texans' offense during his tenure, showcasing his skills as a reliable wide receiver.
  • Burford was known for his excellent hands and route-running ability, which helped him become one of the standout receivers of his time.
  • In 1966, he played a significant part in leading the Kansas City Chiefs to Super Bowl I, where they faced off against the Green Bay Packers.
  • He was recognized for his contributions to the team, earning selection to the AFL All-Star Game during his career.

Legacy

Chris Burford is remembered as a talented wide receiver in the early years of the American Football League (AFL) and contributed to the foundational success of the Kansas City Chiefs. His impact on the game during the 1960s helped shape the wide receiver position in the NFL.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


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