Professional Football Player. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he played at the linebacker position for six seasons in the American Football League (1960 to 1965) with the Houston Oilers, Boston Patriots and New York Jets. He was a member of two AFL championship teams (1960 and 1961 Oilers). After playing collegiate football at Clemson University, Dukes was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 14th round of the 1959 NFL Draft. He appeared in 81 regular season games and achieved AFL All-Pro status in 1960. He died in an automobile accident in Texas.
Professional Football Player. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he played at the linebacker position for six seasons in the American Football League (1960 to 1965) with the Houston Oilers, Boston Patriots and New York Jets. He was a member of two AFL championship teams (1960 and 1961 Oilers). After playing collegiate football at Clemson University, Dukes was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the 14th round of the 1959 NFL Draft. He appeared in 81 regular season games and achieved AFL All-Pro status in 1960. He died in an automobile accident in Texas.
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