Alva Liles facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive lineman | ||
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| Born: | March 6, 1956 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
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| Died: | January 7, 1998 (aged 41) Sacramento, California |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Sacramento (CA) | ||
| College: | Boise State | ||
| Undrafted: | 1979 | ||
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Alva Edison Liles (born March 6, 1956 – died January 7, 1998) was an American football player. He was a strong defensive lineman. This means he played on the defense side of the team. His job was to stop the other team from scoring.
Alva played for teams like the Detroit Lions and Oakland Raiders. These teams are part of the National Football League (NFL). He also played in the United States Football League (USFL). A big highlight of his career was winning the Super Bowl with the Oakland Raiders.
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Alva Liles: Football Star
Alva Liles was a talented football player. He was known for his strength and skill as a defensive lineman. His career included playing in two major professional football leagues. He also achieved one of the biggest honors in American football.
Growing Up and College Football
Alva Liles was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He later moved to Sacramento, California. There, he attended Sacramento High School. After high school, Alva went to Boise State University. He played college football for the Boise State Broncos. Playing in college helped him get ready for professional football.
Playing in the NFL
After college, Alva Liles joined the National Football League. He first played for the Oakland Raiders in 1979. The next year, in 1980, he played for the Detroit Lions. Later that same year, he returned to the Oakland Raiders.
Super Bowl Champion
One of the most exciting parts of Alva Liles' career was his time with the Oakland Raiders. He was a member of the Raiders team that won Super Bowl XV. The Super Bowl is the championship game of the NFL. Winning it is a huge achievement for any football player.
Playing in the USFL
In 1983, Alva Liles also played in another professional league. This was the United States Football League (USFL). He played for the Oakland Invaders. The USFL was a league that played its games in the spring.
