Professional Football Player. For six seasons (1964 to 1969), he played at the running back position in the National Football League with the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams. Born Israel Alvin Lang, he attended Middleton High School in Florida and played collegiate football at Tennessee State University. Selected by the Philadelphia Eagles during the 18th round of the 1964 NFL Draft, he totaled 77 career regular season games. In 1967, he produced a career high 336 rushing yards with 2 touchdowns. After retiring from football, he experienced legal issues for the remainder of his life and was arrested for various charges roughly 24 times. He died in poverty.
Professional Football Player. For six seasons (1964 to 1969), he played at the running back position in the National Football League with the Philadelphia Eagles and Los Angeles Rams. Born Israel Alvin Lang, he attended Middleton High School in Florida and played collegiate football at Tennessee State University. Selected by the Philadelphia Eagles during the 18th round of the 1964 NFL Draft, he totaled 77 career regular season games. In 1967, he produced a career high 336 rushing yards with 2 touchdowns. After retiring from football, he experienced legal issues for the remainder of his life and was arrested for various charges roughly 24 times. He died in poverty.
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Aged 66
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