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Phil Odle

Phillip Morris Odle was an American professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions from 1968 to 1970.

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Phil Odle
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PositionWide receiver
Personal information
Born(1942-11-23)November 23, 1942
Macedonia, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJuly 27, 2006(2006-07-27) (aged 63)
Orem, Utah, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolElgin (Elgin, Illinois)
CollegeBYU
NFL draft1968: 5th round, 120th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Games played31
Receptions8
Receiving Yards95
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Phillip Morris Odle (November 23, 1942 – July 27, 2006) was an American professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions from 1968 to 1970.1

He died on July 27, 2006, at the age of 63 from chronic lung problems.2

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References

  1. The ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia (first ed.). Sterling Publishing. 2007. ISBN 978-1-4027-4216-3.
  2. "Former BYU great Odle dies at 63". Deseret News. July 31, 2006. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
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