Jeff Burkett

Wide receiver, American football player

1921 – 1947

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Who was Jeff Burkett?

Jefferson Davis Burkett was an American football player. He was a part of the Chicago Cardinals NFL championship team in 1947. He died in a plane crash while returning to the team following surgery for appendicitis.

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Born
Jul 15, 1921
Hattiesburg
Education
  • Louisiana State University
Lived in
  • Hattiesburg
Died
1947

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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