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Alva Liles

Alva Liles

American football player (1956–1998)

Alva Edison Liles (March 6, 1956 – January 7, 1998) was an American football defensive lineman who played in the National Football League (NFL) with the Detroit Lions and Oakland Raiders.

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Early life and education

Liles was a native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.[1] He played football at Sacramento High School in Sacramento, California, graduating in 1974.[1] He played college football at Boise State University, as an offensive guard.[1]

Career

Liles played with the now-defunct Sacramento Buffalos, before going on to play in the NFL.[1] He played with the Detroit Lions, the Oakland Raiders, the New York Jets, and the Washington Redskins.[1] He was a member of the Oakland Raiders team that won Super Bowl XV.[citation needed]

Following his career in the NFL, he was a defensive end for the Oakland Invaders of the United States Football League (USFL).[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Gibson, Steve (January 18, 1998). "Alva Liles". Sacramento Bee. Retrieved 2024-02-10 – via Newspapers.com.
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