Mack Burton

Mack Burton
Profile
PositionsWide receiver, Defensive back
Personal information
Bornc. 1939 (1939)
Franklinton, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedMay 16, 2017(2017-05-16) (aged 77–78)
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight
190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolGeorge Washington (San Francisco, California)
CollegeSan Jose State
NFL draft1962: 5th round, 57th overall pick
AFL draft1962: 4th round, 32nd overall pick
Career history
1962–1966BC Lions
Awards and highlights

Nathaniel "Mack" Burton (born c. 1939 – May 16, 2017) was an American professional football player who played for the BC Lions. He won the Grey Cup with them in 1964. He played college football at the San Jose State University. Burton was inducted into the San Jose State University Sports Hall of Fame. Burton was selected 57th overall in the fifth round of the 1962 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears, but did not play in the league.

References

  1. ↑ "Mack Burton (1939-2017), SJSU Hall Of Fame Two-Sports Star". San José State Spartans. Retrieved September 13, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Mack Burton CFL Stats and Bio". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Nathaniel Burton football statistics". StatsCrew.com. Retrieved August 8, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Mack Burton (1939-2017), SJSU Hall Of Fame Two-Sports Star". SJSU Athletics. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
  5. ↑ "1962 Chicago Bears". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on April 9, 2007. Retrieved July 15, 2020.