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Rufus Copeland “Gus” Deal

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Rufus Copeland “Gus” Deal

Birth
Moundville, Hale County, Alabama, USA
Death
15 Mar 2005 (aged 87)
Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA
Burial
Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, USA GPS-Latitude: 33.2007, Longitude: -87.4634528
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Professional football player. After graduating from Tuscaloosa Central High School, he played football for Auburn from 1938 to 1941. He was drafted in the third round of the 1942 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins. A two-way player, he was a fullback and linebacker. He was 6 foot and weighed 220 pounds. He played in six games for the Redskins in 1942.
Professional football player. After graduating from Tuscaloosa Central High School, he played football for Auburn from 1938 to 1941. He was drafted in the third round of the 1942 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins. A two-way player, he was a fullback and linebacker. He was 6 foot and weighed 220 pounds. He played in six games for the Redskins in 1942.


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