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.[1]

Al Baldwin
Baldwin on a 1950 Bowman football card
No. 57, 19, 55, 89
PositionsEnd, defensive back
Personal information
Born(1923-02-21)February 21, 1923
Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedMay 23, 1994(1994-05-23) (aged 71)
Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolHot Springs
CollegeArkansas (1943-1946)
NFL draft1947: 4th round, 25th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL/AAFC statistics
Receptions160
Receiving yards2,658
Touchdowns25
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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 0–0 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

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Legend
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Regular season

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Year Team Games Receiving
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTD
1947BUF 1452546818.7597
1948BUF 13135491617.0588
1949BUF 12125371913.6-7
1950GNB 12122855519.8853
Career51421602,65816.68525

Playoffs

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Year Team Games Receiving
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTD
1948BUF 214317.8102
1949BUF 1125427.0-0
Career3268514.2102

References

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  1. "Al Baldwin Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 19, 2023.