Alton Baldwin (February 21, 1923 – May 23, 1994) was an American professional football player who was an end and defensive back in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC), National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
In his senior season as an end in 1946, Baldwin helped Arkansas win a share of the Southwest Conference championship, and played the LSU Tigers to a scoreless tie in the 1947 Cotton Bowl Classic. Baldwin was given 1st team All-SWC honors for his play that season. It was the first season for new head coach John Barnhill, and his teammate Clyde Scott would eventually be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
He died from a stroke on May 23, 1994.
NFL/AAFC career statistics Legend Bold Career high
Regular season Year Team Games Receiving GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1947 BUF 14 5 25 468 18.7 59 7 1948 BUF 13 13 54 916 17.0 58 8 1949 BUF 12 12 53 719 13.6 - 7 1950 GNB 12 12 28 555 19.8 85 3 Career 51 42 160 2,658 16.6 85 25
Playoffs Year Team Games Receiving GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1948 BUF 2 1 4 31 7.8 10 2 1949 BUF 1 1 2 54 27.0 - 0 Career 3 2 6 85 14.2 10 2
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