Jan Barrett
Jan Michael Barrett (November 13, 1939 – October 7, 1973) was an American college and professional football player.[1] He played college football at Fresno State University, where he was an offensive end. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers in 1962,[1] and played professionally in the American Football League for the Oakland Raiders in 1963 and 1964.
| No. 82 | |
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| Position: | End |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 13, 1939 Santa Barbara, California |
| Died: | October 7, 1973 (aged 33) Bakersfield, California |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 226 lb (103 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Santa Ynez (CA) Valley Union |
| College: | Fresno State |
| NFL Draft: | 1963 / Round: 6 / Pick: 84 |
| AFL Draft: | 1963 / Round: 9 / Pick: 72 |
| Career history | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
Barrett was killed on Lake Ming, California, while attempting to break a drag boat world speed record. On his final run he reached a speed of 154.10 miles per hour, just short of the world record of 155 miles per hour.[1]
References
- "Motorsport Memorial - Jan Barrett". www.motorsportmemorial.org. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
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