Alva Liles Explained

Alva Liles
Number:63, 60
Position:Defensive lineman
Birth Date:6 March 1956
Birth Place:Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Death Place:Sacramento, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:255
High School:Sacramento (CA)
College:Boise State
Undraftedyear:1979
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Pfr:L/LileAl20

Alva Edison Liles (March 6, 1956 – January 7, 1998) was an American football defensive lineman who played in the National Football League (NFL) with the Detroit Lions and Oakland Raiders.

Early life and education

Liles was a native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He played football at Sacramento High School in Sacramento, California, graduating in 1974.[1] He played college football at Boise State University, as an offensive guard.

Career

Liles played with the now-defunct Sacramento Buffalos, before going on to play in the NFL. He played with the Detroit Lions, the Oakland Raiders, the New York Jets, and the Washington Redskins. He was a member of the Oakland Raiders team that won Super Bowl XV.[2]

Following his career in the NFL, he was a defensive end for the Oakland Invaders of the United States Football League (USFL).

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Notes and References

  1. News: Gibson . Steve . January 18, 1998 . Alva Liles . 2024-02-10 . . Newspapers.com.
  2. Web site: Alva Liles Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College . . 27 June 2024 . en.