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Post by Ray Higgins on Apr 26, 2022 23:06:54 GMT -6
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Post by Ray Higgins on May 2, 2022 6:22:08 GMT -6
Garland Boyette, a former middle linebacker in the AFL, NFL and WFL, passed away at the age of 83 on April 20th per family post on social media. He played in college for Grambling State and upon graduation signed as a free agent with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1962 and played with them through 1963. Mr. Boyette played for the following teams during his during his 13-year pro football career. St. Louis Cardinals (1962–1963) Montreal Alouettes (1964–1965) Houston Oilers (1966–1972) Houston Texans (1974) Shreveport Steamer (1975) He was also voted MVP of the Canadian Football League in 1965 and in 1966, he jumped for the Houston Oilers, playing with the club through 1972. He also played in the 1968 AFL All-Star game. He played guard, defensive end, outside linebacker, and middle linebacker. In 1967, he was the regular starting middle linebacker for the Oilers and joined Willie Lanier of the Kansas City Chiefs as the first African-American's to play that position in professional football. He played in the Canadian Football League for the Montreal Alouettes from 1964 to 1965. In 1974, he finished he played for the Houston Texans in the WFL. Midway through the 1974 season, the Texans moved to Shreveport and became the Steamer. Boyette finished his career with the Shreveport Steamer in the WFL in 1975. Boyette is the uncle of his Oiler teammate, and former San Diego Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Ernie Ladd. Condolences to his family and friends and may he Rest in Peace. This article was sourced directly from Boyette's Wikipedia and Museum of the Gulf Coast page. Attachments:
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