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| Born: | June 8, 1933 Madisonville, Texas, U.S. |
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| Died: | (aged 64) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Linebacker, Tight end |
| College | UCLA |
| Career history | |
| As administrator | |
| 1968–1971 | New England Patriots Director of Player Personnel |
| 1971–1973 | New England Patriots Director of Pro Scouting |
| 1974 | Florida Blazers owner |
| As coach | |
| 1964–1965 | Boston Sweepers (Defensive Coach) |
| 1966–1967 | Boston Patriots (Linebackers) |
| As player | |
| 1956 | BC Lions |
| 1960 | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 1961–1962 | Boston Patriots |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Rommie Lee Loudd (June 8, 1933 – May 9, 1998) was an American collegiate and professional football player, coach, and executive. He was the first black assistant coach in the American Football League (AFL)[1] and the first black majority owner of a major league sports team.[2] He played college football for the UCLA Bruins, earning first-team All-American honors in 1955.
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