Alva Liles

Alva Edison Liles (March 6, 1956 – January 7, 1998) was an American football defensive lineman who played in the National Football League (NFL) with the Detroit Lions and Oakland Raiders.

Alva Liles
No. 63, 60
Position:Defensive lineman
Personal information
Born:(1956-03-06)March 6, 1956
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died:January 7, 1998(1998-01-07) (aged 41)
Sacramento, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:Sacramento (CA)
College:Boise State
Undrafted:1979
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Early life and education

Liles was a native of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.[1] He played football at Sacramento High School in Sacramento, California, graduating in 1974.[1] He played college football at Boise State University, as an offensive guard.[1]

Career

Liles played with the now-defunct Sacramento Buffalos, before going on to play in the NFL.[1] He played with the Detroit Lions, the Oakland Raiders, the New York Jets, and the Washington Redskins.[1] He was a member of the Oakland Raiders team that won Super Bowl XV.

Following his career in the NFL, he was a defensive end for the Oakland Invaders of the United States Football League (USFL).[1]

References
  1. Gibson, Steve (January 18, 1998). "Alva Liles". Sacramento Bee. Retrieved February 10, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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