Don Burroughs

Don Burroughs
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Burroughs with the Rams in 1959
No. 25, 45
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born:(1931-08-19)August 19, 1931
Fillmore, California, U.S.
Died:October 20, 2006(2006-10-20) (aged 75)
Ventura, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College:Colorado A&M (1951–1952)
Undrafted:1953
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:122
Starts:110
Interceptions:50
Fumble Recoveries:9
Touchdowns:0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Donald Edward Burroughs (August 19, 1931 – October 20, 2006), nicknamed "The Blade", was an American professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football as a quarterback at Colorado A&M, now known as Colorado State University. Burroughs was notable for his 6'5" height, an anomaly at the safety position.