Jerry Houghton

American football player (1926–2002)
American football player
Jerry Houghton
No. 71, 15
Position:Tackle
Personal information
Born:(1926-04-18)April 18, 1926
Yakima, Washington, U.S.
Died:June 1, 2002(2002-06-01) (aged 76)
Career information
College:Washington State
NFL draft:1950 / Round: 7 / Pick: 84
Career history
  • Washington Redskins (1950)
  • Chicago Cardinals (1951)
Career NFL statistics
Games played:14
Fumble recoveries:1

Gerald Haines Houghton (April 18, 1926 – June 1, 2002)[citation needed] was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and the Chicago Cardinals.[1][2] He played college football at Washington State University and was drafted in the seventh round of the 1950 NFL Draft.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Cougar Tackle Signs Contract with Redskins". The Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. May 26, 1950. p. 63. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  2. ^ "Cardinals Cut Gay, Get Jerry Houghton". Oakland Tribune. Associated Press. October 10, 1951. p. 40. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
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