Jerry LeVias American Football

[caappy]

Jerry LeVias was the first African-American scholarship athlete and second African-American football player in the Southwest Conference (SMU). LeVias was an immediate hit with the Oilers, as Sports Illustrated noted in their coverage of the successful pro football rookie class of 1969, featuring the Oiler flanker. LeVias was responsible for almost half of the Oiler' yardage in 1970. The physicality of the pro game wore on LeVias, who famously remarked, "As the season progresses I get lighter, faster and more afraid." Well versed in avoiding the measuring tape as well as bigger defensive players, one scout claimed to have measured LeVias at 5'8" 163.

He was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 1995, and to the National College Football Hall of Fame in 2003.

Houston Oilers (AFL) (1969)
Houston Oilers (NFL) (1970)
San Diego Chargers (NFL) (1971–1974)

Sent him 2 cards on 24 May and got both back signed on 3 Jun.

Mr Jerry LeVias
1626 Park St.
Houston, TX 77019

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Hi caappy

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Would you have a scan of the envelope and picture you received please?
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