Cornell Gordon

American football player (born 1941)
American football player
Cornell Gordon
No. 48, 28
Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1941-01-06) January 6, 1941 (age 83)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Career information
College:North Carolina A&T
NFL draft:1964 / Round: 16 / Pick: 211
(By the San Francisco 49ers)
AFL draft:1964 / Round: 23 / Pick: 179
Career history
  • New York Jets (19651969)
  • Denver Broncos (1970–1972)
Career highlights and awards
  • Super Bowl champion (III)
  • AFL champion (1968)
Career NFL statistics
Games played:83
Games started:19
Interceptions:14
Player stats at PFR

Cornell Kermit Gordon (born January 6, 1941) is a former college and professional American football defensive back. He played for the New York Jets and the Denver Broncos for eight seasons. He also is a substitute teacher for Portsmouth Public Schools.

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External links

  • New York Jets bio
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New York Jets Super Bowl III champions


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