Harry Burrus


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Position: DL
Date of Birth: April 6, 1921
Height / Weight: 6'1" / 195 lbs
First Team: NYY (1946)
Last Team: CHR (1948)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Harry Burrus - NFL Career Overview

Position: Defensive Lineman (DL)
Date of Birth: April 6, 1921

Career Timeline

  • New York Yankees (NYY) - 1946
  • Brooklyn Dodgers (BRK) - 1947
  • Chicago Hornets (CHR) - 1948

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Harry Burrus began his professional football career with the New York Yankees in 1946, during a time when the team was part of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) before the NFL merger.
  • In 1947, he transitioned to the Brooklyn Dodgers, contributing to the team as a defensive lineman during the post-war era of professional football.
  • He concluded his NFL career with the Chicago Hornets in 1948, showcasing his skills on the defensive line.

Additional Information

While Harry Burrus may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, he played during a formative time in the NFL's history, contributing to the development of the game in the late 1940s.

Burrus's career reflects the dynamics of professional football during a transitional era, as many teams were adjusting to the post-war landscape of American sports.

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