Born: September 15, 1939
Hometown: Durant, MS
Year Induction: 1997
Deceased : February 28, 2009
Holmes Junior College (1961-1962)
Mississippi State University (1962-1963)
Houston Oilers (1964-1969)
Ode Burrell was drafted by Coach Vince Lombardi of the NFL’s Green Bay Packers, but the AFL’s Houston Oilers traded Heisman Trophy Winner Billy Cannon for him. He ran back a kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown the first time he touched the ball as a Houston Oiler.
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