Al Burleson

Al Burleson
Profile
PositionDefensive back
Personal information
Born (1954-09-25) September 25, 1954
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
CollegeWashington
NFL draft1976: 14th round, 400th overall pick
Career history
1976–1981Calgary Stampeders
1983Los Angeles Express
Awards and highlights

Alvin Burleson (born September 25, 1954) is an American former football player. He played professionally in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Calgary Stampeders, from 1976 to 1981, and in the United States Football League (USFL) for the Los Angeles Express, in 1983. Burleson is the father of four sons, including National Football League (NFL) wide receiver Nate Burleson and National Basketball Association (NBA) guard Kevin Burleson.