Solomon Freelon

American gridiron football player (1951–2021)
Solomon Freelon
Born:(1951-02-19)February 19, 1951
Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Died:March 10, 2021(2021-03-10) (aged 70)[1]
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)G
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight250 lb (110 kg)
CollegeGrambling State
High schoolCarroll (LA)
NFL draft1972, Round: 3, Pick: 75
Career history
As player
1972–1974Houston Oilers (NFL)
1975–1976Edmonton Eskimos (CFL)
Career highlights and awards

Solomon Freelon, Jr. (February 19, 1951 – March 10, 2021) was an American gridiron football player who played in the CFL and NFL for the Edmonton Eskimos and Houston Oilers. He won the Grey Cup with Edmonton in 1975.[2] He played college football at Grambling State University.

References

  1. ^ "Obituary for Solomon Freelon, Jr". McFarland Funeral Companies. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  2. ^ "Solomon Freelon football statistics on StatsCrew.com".
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Houston Oilers 1972 NFL draft selections
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Edmonton Eskimos 63rd Grey Cup champions
  • President: Jim Wilkins


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