Buddy Burris

Buddy Burris
No. 67, 33
PositionsGuard
Linebacker
Personal information
Born(1923-01-20)January 20, 1923
Nowata, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedNovember 26, 2007(2007-11-26) (aged 84)
Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolCentral (Muskogee, Oklahoma)
CollegeTulsa
Oklahoma
NFL draft1947: 5th round, 31st overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Games played29
Games started16
Fumble recoveries2
Military career
BranchUnited States Army
RankStaff sergeant
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Paul "Buddy" Burris (January 20, 1923 – November 26, 2007) was an American professional football player. He played college football for the Golden Hurricane at University of Tulsa, and after a hiatus to serve in the Second World War, for the Sooners at the University of Oklahoma. Burris was the first Oklahoma player to earn All-America honors in three years. After college, he played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for three years with the Green Bay Packers.