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{{Short description|American football player (1939–2019)}} |
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|position=[[Running back]] |
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|birth_place=[[Chicago, Illinois]] |
| birth_place = [[Chicago, Illinois]], U.S. |
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|weight_lbs=202 |
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|draftyear=1962 |
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|draftround=20 |
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|draftpick=270 |
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|afldraftround=10 |
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|afldraftpick=76 |
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|high_school=[[Dunbar High School (Chicago, Illinois)|Dunbar (IL)]] |
| high_school = [[Dunbar High School (Chicago, Illinois)|Dunbar (IL)]] |
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|college=[[Southern Illinois University Carbondale|Southern Illinois]] |
| college = [[Southern Illinois University Carbondale|Southern Illinois]] |
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* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|1962}}–{{NFL Year|1964}}) |
* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|1962}}–{{NFL Year|1964}}) |
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* [[BC Lions]] ({{CFL Year|1965}}) |
* [[BC Lions]] ({{CFL Year|1965}}) |
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* [[Montreal Alouettes]] ({{CFL Year|1966}})* |
* [[Montreal Alouettes]] ({{CFL Year|1966}})* |
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* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|1966}}–{{NFL Year|1967}}) |
* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|1966}}–{{NFL Year|1967}}) |
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'''Amos Bullocks''' (February 7, 1939) |
'''Amos Bullocks''' (February 7, 1939 – April 12, 2019)<ref>[https://www.articobits.com/obituaries/leak-sons-funeral-homes/amos-bullocks-obituary Amos Bullocks]</ref> was a former [[American football]] [[running back]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] and [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Southern Illinois University]]. |
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==Early years== |
==Early years== |
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Bullocks attended [[Chicago]]'s [[Dunbar High School (Chicago, Illinois)|Dunbar High School]], before moving on to [[Southern Illinois University Carbondale|Southern Illinois University]]. He finished ranked first in school history in career rushing yards (2,441) and career [[touchdown]]s (32). He was twice named honorable-mention Little [[All-American]]. |
Bullocks attended [[Chicago]]'s [[Dunbar High School (Chicago, Illinois)|Dunbar High School]], before moving on to [[Southern Illinois University Carbondale|Southern Illinois University]]. He finished ranked first in school history in career rushing yards (2,441) and career [[touchdown]]s (32). He was twice named honorable-mention Little [[All-American]]. |
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In 1981, he was inducted into the Southern Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.siusalukis.com/hallfame/hof-1981.html | title=Southern Illinois University Athletics Hall of Fame: 1981 Induction | |
In 1981, he was inducted into the Southern Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.siusalukis.com/hallfame/hof-1981.html | title=Southern Illinois University Athletics Hall of Fame: 1981 Induction | access-date=February 3, 2023 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150405144227/http://www.siusalukis.com/hallfame/hof-1981.html | archivedate=2015-04-05}}</ref> |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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===Dallas Cowboys=== |
===Dallas Cowboys=== |
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Bullocks was selected |
Bullocks was selected by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the twentieth round (270th overall) of the [[1962 NFL draft]] and by the [[Buffalo Bills]] in the tenth round (76th overall) of the [[1962 AFL Draft]]. |
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On December 9, [[1961 NFL season|1961]], he signed with the Cowboys. As a rookie he was the backup to [[Don Perkins]] and played predominantly on [[special teams]]. He had a franchise record 72-yard [[touchdown]] run against the [[Chicago Bears]] and also returned a kickoff for 62 yards against the [[New York Giants]]. |
On December 9, [[1961 NFL season|1961]], he signed with the Cowboys. As a rookie he was the backup to [[Don Perkins]] and played predominantly on [[special teams]]. He had a franchise record 72-yard [[touchdown]] run against the [[Chicago Bears]] and also returned a kickoff for 62 yards against the [[New York Giants]]. |
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In [[1963 NFL season|1963]], he registered 341 (third on the team), 2 [[touchdown]]s and 453 kickoff return yards (23.8-yard average). In [[1964 NFL season|1964]], he contracted hepatitis and was placed on the [[injured reserve list]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=861&dat=19640919&id=RlFIAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RUsDAAAAIBAJ&pg=1901,2117299 | newspaper=The Victoria Advocate | title=Dallas Pros Receive Hepatitis Protection | |
In [[1963 NFL season|1963]], he registered 341 (third on the team), 2 [[touchdown]]s and 453 kickoff return yards (23.8-yard average). In [[1964 NFL season|1964]], he contracted hepatitis and was placed on the [[injured reserve list]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=861&dat=19640919&id=RlFIAAAAIBAJ&sjid=RUsDAAAAIBAJ&pg=1901,2117299 | newspaper=The Victoria Advocate | title=Dallas Pros Receive Hepatitis Protection | access-date=February 3, 2023}}</ref> |
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The Cowboys selected [[offensive tackle]] [[Bill Frank]] in the 18th round of the [[1963 NFL |
The Cowboys selected [[offensive tackle]] [[Bill Frank]] in the 18th round of the [[1963 NFL draft]], but because he was still under contract in the [[Canadian Football League]], the Cowboys had to additionally trade [[running back]] Bullocks to the [[BC Lions]] in exchange for Frank's playing rights on February 5, [[1965 NFL season|1965]]. |
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===BC Lions=== |
===BC Lions=== |
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Bullocks broke his ankle in the ninth game of the [[1965 CFL season|1965 season]] after gaining 215 rushing yards (4.8 avg). He was waived on July 27, [[1966 CFL season|1966]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2194&dat=19660728&id=ZsgyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=4-wFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2586,3848173 | newspaper=Ottawa Citizen | title=Bombers cut Pentecost | |
Bullocks broke his ankle in the ninth game of the [[1965 CFL season|1965 season]] after gaining 215 rushing yards (4.8 avg). He was waived on July 27, [[1966 CFL season|1966]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2194&dat=19660728&id=ZsgyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=4-wFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2586,3848173 | newspaper=Ottawa Citizen | title=Bombers cut Pentecost | access-date=February 3, 2023}}</ref> |
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===Montreal Alouettes=== |
===Montreal Alouettes=== |
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After being announced that the [[Montreal Alouettes]] signed Bullocks on August 5, [[1966 CFL season|1966]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1946&dat=19660806&id=XsQtAAAAIBAJ&sjid=r58FAAAAIBAJ&pg=6826,1092026 | newspaper=The Montreal Gazette | title=Bullocks Looms As Als' Fullback | |
After being announced that the [[Montreal Alouettes]] signed Bullocks on August 5, [[1966 CFL season|1966]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1946&dat=19660806&id=XsQtAAAAIBAJ&sjid=r58FAAAAIBAJ&pg=6826,1092026 | newspaper=The Montreal Gazette | title=Bullocks Looms As Als' Fullback | access-date=February 3, 2023}}</ref> the team decided 5 days later not to follow through with the contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1946&dat=19660811&id=YsQtAAAAIBAJ&sjid=r58FAAAAIBAJ&pg=5915,1892538 | newspaper=The Montreal Gazette | title=Als Cut Tomlinson, Paremore Here | access-date=February 3, 2023}}</ref> |
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===Pittsburgh Steelers=== |
===Pittsburgh Steelers=== |
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While being out of [[American football|football]], Bullocks wrote a letter to [[head coach]] [[Bill Austin (American football, born 1928)|Bill Austin]] asking for a trial and subsequently was signed to the team's [[taxi squad]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1129&dat=19670111&id=xsZaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=lWwDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4103,1660644 | newspaper=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | title=Steelers Sign Jim Bradshaw | |
While being out of [[American football|football]], Bullocks wrote a letter to [[head coach]] [[Bill Austin (American football, born 1928)|Bill Austin]] asking for a trial and subsequently was signed to the team's [[taxi squad]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1129&dat=19670111&id=xsZaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=lWwDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4103,1660644 | newspaper=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette | title=Steelers Sign Jim Bradshaw | access-date=February 3, 2023}}</ref> He was later promoted to the regular roster and in the last game of the [[1966 NFL season|1966 season]] against the [[Atlanta Falcons]], posting 83 rushing yards on 29 carries and one [[touchdown]]. He was placed on the [[injured reserve list]] with a back injury on August 29, [[1967 NFL season|1967]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2519&dat=19670830&id=N-5dAAAAIBAJ&sjid=El8NAAAAIBAJ&pg=4728,6681529 | newspaper=Observer-Reporter | title=Steelers Place Gros, Bullocks On Reserve List | access-date=February 3, 2023}}</ref> |
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Born: | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | February 7, 1939||||
Died: | April 12, 2019 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | (aged 80)||||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
Weight: | 202 lb (92 kg) | ||||
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High school: | Dunbar (IL) | ||||
College: | Southern Illinois | ||||
NFL draft: | 1962 / round: 20 / pick: 270 | ||||
AFL draft: | 1962 / round: 10 / pick: 76 | ||||
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Amos Bullocks (February 7, 1939 – April 12, 2019)[1] was a former American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at Southern Illinois University.
Early years
[edit]Bullocks attended Chicago's Dunbar High School, before moving on to Southern Illinois University. He finished ranked first in school history in career rushing yards (2,441) and career touchdowns (32). He was twice named honorable-mention Little All-American.
In 1981, he was inducted into the Southern Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Dallas Cowboys
[edit]Bullocks was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the twentieth round (270th overall) of the 1962 NFL draft and by the Buffalo Bills in the tenth round (76th overall) of the 1962 AFL Draft.
On December 9, 1961, he signed with the Cowboys. As a rookie he was the backup to Don Perkins and played predominantly on special teams. He had a franchise record 72-yard touchdown run against the Chicago Bears and also returned a kickoff for 62 yards against the New York Giants.
In 1963, he registered 341 (third on the team), 2 touchdowns and 453 kickoff return yards (23.8-yard average). In 1964, he contracted hepatitis and was placed on the injured reserve list.[3]
The Cowboys selected offensive tackle Bill Frank in the 18th round of the 1963 NFL draft, but because he was still under contract in the Canadian Football League, the Cowboys had to additionally trade running back Bullocks to the BC Lions in exchange for Frank's playing rights on February 5, 1965.
BC Lions
[edit]Bullocks broke his ankle in the ninth game of the 1965 season after gaining 215 rushing yards (4.8 avg). He was waived on July 27, 1966.[4]
Montreal Alouettes
[edit]After being announced that the Montreal Alouettes signed Bullocks on August 5, 1966,[5] the team decided 5 days later not to follow through with the contract.[6]
Pittsburgh Steelers
[edit]While being out of football, Bullocks wrote a letter to head coach Bill Austin asking for a trial and subsequently was signed to the team's taxi squad.[7] He was later promoted to the regular roster and in the last game of the 1966 season against the Atlanta Falcons, posting 83 rushing yards on 29 carries and one touchdown. He was placed on the injured reserve list with a back injury on August 29, 1967.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Amos Bullocks
- ^ "Southern Illinois University Athletics Hall of Fame: 1981 Induction". Archived from the original on April 5, 2015. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ "Dallas Pros Receive Hepatitis Protection". The Victoria Advocate. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ "Bombers cut Pentecost". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ "Bullocks Looms As Als' Fullback". The Montreal Gazette. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ "Als Cut Tomlinson, Paremore Here". The Montreal Gazette. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ "Steelers Sign Jim Bradshaw". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
- ^ "Steelers Place Gros, Bullocks On Reserve List". Observer-Reporter. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
External links
[edit]- 1939 births
- 2019 deaths
- Players of Canadian football from Chicago
- Players of American football from Chicago
- American football running backs
- Canadian football running backs
- Dunbar Vocational High School alumni
- Southern Illinois Salukis football players
- Dallas Cowboys players
- Pittsburgh Steelers players
- BC Lions players