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Fred Biletnikoff

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Fred Biletnikoff is an American former professional football player and coach, born on February 23, 1943. He played as a wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders in the American Football League and the National Football League for fourteen seasons, later served as an assistant coach with the team, and after retiring as an NFL player following the 1978 season played one more season in the Canadian Football League for the Montreal Alouettes in 1980. Though he lacked breakaway speed as a deep threat, he was one of the most sure-handed and consistent receivers of his day, known for spectacular catches.

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Birth Year
1943 1
Gender
Male 1
Medals or Titles Band
1 1
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Competed In

National Football League, Competitions
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Super Bowl, Competitions
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On The Roster Of

Las Vegas Raiders, Teams and Clubs
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Plays

American Football, Sports
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Nationality

United States

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American former professional football player
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1. Fred Biletnikoff (Wikipedia)
  • Lead, birth date
    February 23, 1943
  • Lead, nationality
    American former professional football player
  • Lead, masculine pronoun
    While he lacked the breakaway speed to be a deep-play threat, Biletnikoff was one of the most sure-handed and consistent receivers of his day with a propensity for making spectacular catches.
  • Lead, championships, Super Bowl XI win
    Super Bowl XI, in which he was named the game's MVP in a victory over the Minnesota Vikings
  • Plays: American Football, Lead
    American former professional football player
  • Competed In: National Football League, Lead, league
    National Football League
  • Competed In: Super Bowl, Lead, Super Bowl
    and in Super Bowl XI, in which he was named the game's MVP in a victory over the Minnesota Vikings
  • On The Roster Of: Las Vegas Raiders, Lead, team, Oakland Raiders
    He played as a wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons and later was an assistant coach with the team.
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