Fred Biletnikoff

Frederick S. Biletnikoff (born February 23, 1943 in Erie, Pennsylvania) is a retired American football player. His position was wide receiver.

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February 23 - 1943 - Erie, Pennsylvania - American - Football - Wide receiver

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Biletnikoff was the first consensus All-American football player at Florida State University. After college, he was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the 2nd round of the 1965 American Football League draft. He spent his entire professional playing career in Oakland, and retired after the 1978 season.

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All-American - Florida State University - Oakland Raiders - 1965 - American Football League - 1978

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He played in both Super Bowls II and XI, in which he was named MVP. He also played in five AFC Championships, three American Football League title games, four Pro Bowls and two American Football League All-Star games.

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Super Bowl - II - XI - MVP - AFC - American Football League - Pro Bowl

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Biletnikoff began his career in coaching soon after his retirement. He served on the coaching staff of the Montreal Alouettes (1980), Orange Glen High School (1982), Palomar Junior College (1983), Diablo Valley Junior College (1984), Oakland Invaders (1985), Arizona Wranglers (1986) and Calgary Stampeders (1987-88). He is currently wide receivers coach for the Raiders.

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Montreal Alouettes - Oakland Invaders - Arizona Wranglers - Calgary Stampeders

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He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on July 30, 1988.

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Pro Football Hall of Fame - July 30 - 1988

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