Al Jamison Explained

Al Jamison
Birth Date:11 May 1937
Birth Place:Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Death Place:Columbus, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:250
High School:Toledo (OH) Libbey
College:Colgate
Undraftedyear:1960
Position:Tackle
Number:70
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Alfred George Jamison (November 5, 1937 – May 1, 2021) was an American professional football player who was an offensive lineman in the American Football League (AFL) in the 1960s. Nicknamed "Al the Assassin" during his playing days for his chippy play up to and sometimes after the whistle,[1] Jamison was a star offensive tackle for the Houston Oilers.

Jamison played college football for the Colgate Raiders before playing pro ball for the Oilers. He was an All-AFL tackle in 1961 and an American Football League Eastern Division All-Star in 1962. He played in the first three AFL Championship games, winning the title in 1960 and 1961.

He died on May 1, 2021, in Columbus, Texas, at age 83.[2]

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  1. "AFL All Stars," Sports All Stars 1963 Pro Football, pg. 60.
  2. Web site: Al Jamison, an original Houston Oiler, dies at 83 . Houstonchronicle.com . 2021-05-03 . 2021-05-03.