Billy Ray Locklin (September 13, 1936 – November 8, 2019)[1] was an American football defensive lineman who played ten seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for two different teams. He was a CFL All Star three times.
Date of birth | September 13, 1936 |
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Place of birth | Rockdale, Texas, U.S. |
Date of death | November 8, 2019 | (aged 83)
Place of death | Round Rock, Texas, U.S. |
Career information | |
CFL status | International |
Position(s) | DE |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
Weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
US college | New Mexico State |
AFL draft | 1960 / Round: 1 / Pick: First Selections |
Drafted by | Los Angeles Chargers |
Career history | |
As player | |
1960 | Oakland Raiders |
1961–1964 | Montreal Alouettes |
1965–1970 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
Career highlights and awards | |
CFL All-Star | 1965, 1966, 1968 |
CFL East All-Star | 1961, 1962, 1965, 1966, 1968 |
Career stats | |
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Locklin started his pro career with the American Football League (AFL)'s Oakland Raiders. He played college football at New Mexico State University.
References
edit- ^ "Hamilton Tiger-Cat Alumnus Billy Ray Locklin Passes". CFLAA. December 10, 2019. Retrieved January 2, 2020.