Julian Spence

Julian Carroll Spence (May 5, 1929 – March 6, 1990) was an American football defensive back who played two seasons with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL). He played college football at Sam Houston State University and attended L. C. Anderson High School in Austin, Texas. He was also a member of the Chicago Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL).[1]

For the Australian long-distance runner, see Julian Spence (runner).
Julian Spence
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Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born:(1929-05-25)May 25, 1929
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Died:March 6, 1990(1990-03-06) (aged 60)
Harris County, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High school:Austin (TX) Anderson
College:Sam Houston State
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Professional career

Spence played in eight games for the Chicago Cardinals in 1956,[1] and three games for San Francisco 49ers during the 1957.[1] He then left football before returning to play for the American Football League Houston Oilers from 1960 to 1961, where he played on the championship team both years.

Personal life

Spence served in the United States Army, earning the rank of first lieutenant. He died at his home in Harris County, Texas, on March 6, 1990, after an undisclosed illness.[2]

References
  1. "JULIAN SPENCE". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
  2. "Julian Carroll Spence". oldestlivingprofootball.com. Archived from the original on October 10, 2015. Retrieved October 10, 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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