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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||
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| Born: | October 10, 1941 Memphis, Tennessee |
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| Died: | January 3, 2022 (aged 80) Westminster, Colorado |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Weight: | 192 lb (87 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Toledo (OH) Scott | ||
| College: | Findlay | ||
| AFL draft: | 1964 / Round: 19 / Pick: 145 | ||
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Odell Carl Barry (born October 10, 1941 – died January 3, 2022) was an American professional football player. He played as a wide receiver for the Denver Broncos. This was in the American Football League (AFL).
Odell Barry also had a career in politics. He became the mayor of Northglenn, Colorado. He also worked as a real-estate agent.
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Odell Barry's Life
Odell Carl Barry was born on October 10, 1941. His hometown was Memphis, Tennessee. He grew up with a love for sports.
College Football Days
Before playing professionally, Odell Barry played college football. He attended Findlay University. His coach there was Byron E. Morgan. Playing in college helped him get ready for the big leagues.
Playing for the Denver Broncos
In 1964, Odell Barry joined the Denver Broncos. He played as a wide receiver. A wide receiver is a player who catches passes from the quarterback. They try to run the ball into the end zone for a touchdown.
He played for the Broncos during the 1964 and 1965 seasons. The American Football League (AFL) was a major professional football league. It later joined with the National Football League (NFL).
Life After Football: Mayor and Delegate
After his football career, Odell Barry started a new path. He became a real-estate agent. This job involves helping people buy and sell homes.
Later, he entered politics. From 1980 to 1982, he served as the mayor of Northglenn, Colorado. A mayor is the leader of a city or town. They help make decisions for the community.
Odell Barry also served as a delegate. He attended the 1980 Democratic National Convention. A delegate represents their state or area at a big political meeting.
His Legacy
Odell Barry passed away on January 3, 2022. He was 80 years old. He died from heart disease. He is remembered for his time as a football player and his service as a mayor.
See also
- List of American Football League players
