Scott Appleton

Scott Appleton
No. 70
PositionsDefensive tackle  Defensive end
Personal information
Born(1942-02-20)February 20, 1942
Brady, Texas, U.S.
DiedMarch 2, 1992(1992-03-02) (aged 50)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High schoolBrady (TX)
CollegeTexas
NFL draft1964: 1st round, 4th overall pick
AFL draft1964: 1st round, 6th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career AFL statistics
Fumble recoveries3
Interceptions2
Sacks16
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Gordon Scott Appleton (February 20, 1942 – March 2, 1992) was an American professional football defensive tackle in the American Football League (AFL) for the Houston Oilers, San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders. He played college football at the University of Texas, which won the national championship in 1963. Appleton was a consensus 1963 All-American and won the Outland Trophy.