Alvin Mitchell (defensive back) facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back |
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| Born: | October 18, 1943 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) |
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| High school: | Simon Gratz (Philadelphia) |
| College: | Morgan State (1964–1967) |
| NFL Draft: | 1968 / Round: 10 / Pick: 267 |
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Alvin Eugene Mitchell was born on October 18, 1943. He is a former American football player. He played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). Mitchell played for the Cleveland Browns and the Denver Broncos. He was chosen by the Browns in the 1968 NFL draft. Before that, he played college football at Morgan State University.
Alvin Mitchell's Early Life and College Football
Alvin Eugene Mitchell was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to Simon Gratz High School in Philadelphia.
He was a talented player for the Morgan State Bears. He played for their football team from 1964 to 1967. He earned a "letter" each of those four years. This means he was a key player on the team.
Alvin Mitchell's NFL Career
The Cleveland Browns picked Alvin Mitchell in the 1968 NFL draft. He was the 267th player chosen overall. In his first year, 1968, he played in 12 games for the Browns. He also played in two important playoff games that season.
In 1969, Mitchell played in all 14 games for the Browns. He also played in two more playoff games.
In 1970, the Browns traded Mitchell to the Buffalo Bills. A trade means one team sends a player to another team. Later, the Bills decided they did not need him. This is called being "waived."
After that, the Denver Broncos picked him up. He played in two games for the Broncos in 1970. He even started one of those games.
