Alex Webster (gridiron football)

Alex Webster
No. 86, 29
PositionsHalfback
Fullback
Personal information
Born(1931-04-19)April 19, 1931
Kearny, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedMarch 3, 2012(2012-03-03) (aged 80)
Port St. Lucie, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolKearny (Kearny, New Jersey)
CollegeNC State
NFL draft1953: 11th round, 123rd overall pick
Career history
Playing
Coaching
  • New York Giants (19671968)
    Backfield
  • New York Giants (19691973)
    Head coach
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards4,638
Rushing average3.9
Receptions240
Receiving yards2,679
Total touchdowns56
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Head coaching record
Regular season29–40–1 (.421)
Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference

Alexander "Red" Webster (April 19, 1931 – March 3, 2012) was an American professional football player who was a fullback and halfback in the Big Four for the Montreal Alouettes and in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants. He was also the head coach of the Giants from 1969 to 1973.