Jerry Cornelison

American gridiron football player (born 1936)
American football player
Jerry Cornelison
No. 58, 74
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1936-09-13) September 13, 1936 (age 87)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Career information
College:SMU
NFL draft:1958 / Round: 16 / Pick: 192
(By the Cleveland Browns)
Career history
  • Saskatchewan Roughriders (1958)
  • Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs (19601965)
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
AFL games played:70
Player stats at PFR

Jerry Gale Cornelison (born September 13, 1936) is a former gridiron football offensive tackle who played professionally in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the American Football League (AFL).

Although he was selected by the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) in the 1958 NFL Draft, Cornelison began his professional career with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL. He then played five seasons in the AFL, from 1960 to 1965, for the Dallas Texans / Kansas City Chiefs. In 1962, he was an AFL All-Star at offensive guard.

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Cleveland Browns 1958 NFL draft selections
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Dallas Texans 1960 inaugural season roster
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Dallas Texans 1962 AFL champions


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