John Bramlett

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John Bramlett
No. 56, 57, 62
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born:(1941-07-07)July 7, 1941
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Died:October 23, 2014(2014-10-23) (aged 73)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Humes
(Memphis, Tennessee)
College:Memphis State (1959–1962)
AFL draft:1965 / Round: Undrafted
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:22.5
Fumble recoveries:4
Interceptions:10
Interception yards:128
Total touchdowns:3
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

John "Bull" Bramlett (July 7, 1941 – October 23, 2014) was an

AFL All-Star
. Bramlett served as a minister before his death.

Bramlett was an All-State and All-American at

AFL Rookie of the year behind Joe Namath
in 1965.

Bramlett only lasted two seasons with the Broncos, making one appearance in the Pro Bowl before being traded to the Miami Dolphins for a fourth-round pick in the

1968 NFL Draft. He played two seasons with Miami, making another Pro Bowl appearance, before being traded to the Patriots along with quarterback Kim Hammond in exchange for Nick Buoniconti in 1969[1]
.

With the Patriots, Bramlett was named the Most Valuable Player for the team in 1970, but also got in more trouble and was nicknamed the "Meanest Man in Football". [2]. Bramlett was then traded to the Green Bay Packers for Rich Moore.[1] However, he balked at reporting to Green Bay[2] and was released by the Packers before the 1971 season.[3] He was picked up by the Atlanta Falcons and played one season for them before retiring.

Bramlett is a member of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.

Post-football career

In 1973, Bramlett became a Christian and abandoned his wild lifestyle. He was active in Christian ministry for many years.[4] He resided in Memphis with his wife, Nancy, until his death. He had two sons, Don and Andy. His ministry was John Bramlett Ministries.

1968, tell several amusing stories about Bramlett in their book Always on the Run.[5]

Bramlett also wrote his own autobiography, called Taming the Bull: The John "Bull" Bramlett Story (Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1989). In 1990, his story was dramatized through Pacific Garden Mission's Unshackled! radio ministry, airing as program #2070.[6]

Death

Bramlett died on October 23, 2014, in Memphis, according to the Shelby County mayor's office.[7]

See also

References

  1. ^ Milwaukee Journal, "Packers Trade Moore for Linebacker", July 31, 1971, page 12.
  2. ^ Bud Lea, "New Packer Bramlett Refuses To Report", Milwaukee Sentinel, August 2, 1971, p. 8.
  3. ^ Terry Bledsoe, "Packer Releases Reflect Second Thoughts By Coaches", Milwaukee Journal, September 14, 1971, p. 11.
  4. ^ "John 'Bull' Bramlett dies at 73". ESPN.com. Associated Press. October 23, 2014. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  5. OCLC 632348
  6. ^ Unshackled! Ministry Catalog, p. 26. Pacific Garden Mission. Retrieved August 3, 2022.
  7. ^ "John 'Bull' Bramlett died Thursday in Memphis".
  1. ^ A quick timeline of Dolphins History Retrieved March 7, 2006
  2. ^ A biography of Bramlett Retrieved March 7, 2006

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