Al Baldwin

For other people with similar names, see Alfred Baldwin (disambiguation).

Alton Baldwin (February 21, 1923 – May 23, 1994) was an American professional football player who was an end and defensive back in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC), National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks.^[1]

Al Baldwin

Baldwin on a 1950 Bowman football card
No. 57, 19
Positions	End Defensive back
Personal information
Born	(1923-02-21)February 21, 1923 Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.
Died	May 23, 1994(1994-05-23) (aged 71) Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school	Hot Springs
College	Arkansas
NFL draft	1947: 4th round, 25th overall pick
Career history
Buffalo Bills (1947-1949) Green Bay Packers (1950) Ottawa Rough Riders (1951–1952) Hamilton Tiger-Cats (1952–1953)
Awards and highlights
Grey Cup champion (1951) Second-team All-American (1946) First-team All-SWC (1946) Second-team All-SWC (1943)
Career NFL/AAFC statistics
Receptions 160 Receiving yards 2,658 Touchdowns 25 Stats at Pro Football Reference

In his senior season as an end in 1946, Baldwin helped Arkansas win a share of the Southwest Conference championship, and played the LSU Tigers to a 0–0 tie in the 1947 Cotton Bowl Classic. Baldwin was given 1st team All-SWC honors for his play that season. It was the first season for new head coach John Barnhill, and his teammate Clyde Scott would eventually be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

He died from a stroke on May 23, 1994.

NFL/AAFC career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Receiving
		GP	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
1947	BUF	14	5	25	468	18.7	59	7
1948	BUF	13	13	54	916	17.0	58	8
1949	BUF	12	12	53	719	13.6	-	7
1950	GNB	12	12	28	555	19.8	85	3
Career		51	42	160	2,658	16.6	85	25

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Receiving
		GP	GS	Rec	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD
1948	BUF	2	1	4	31	7.8	10	2
1949	BUF	1	1	2	54	27.0	-	0
Career		3	2	6	85	14.2	10	2