Milton Russell Graham (July 28, 1934 – December 13, 2021) was an American and Canadian football player who played for the Ottawa Rough Riders. He won the Grey Cup with Ottawa in 1960.[1] Graham played college football at Colgate University and was drafted in the 1956 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears (Round 14, #167). He also played basketball at Colgate, after which he was also drafted in the 13th round of the 1956 NBA draft by the Syracuse Nationals (now Philadelphia 76ers), but focused on football instead. He later played in American Football League for the Boston Patriots.
Born: | Chatham, Massachusetts, U.S. | July 28, 1934
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Died: | December 13, 2021 Norwalk, Connecticut, U.S. | (aged 87)
Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | Tackle, DT |
Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
College | Colgate |
NFL draft | 1956, round: 14, pick: 167 |
Drafted by | Chicago Bears |
Career history | |
As player | |
1956–1961 | Ottawa Rough Riders (CFL) |
1961–1963 | Boston Patriots (AFL) |
Career highlights and awards | |