Buddy Alliston played college football at the University of Mississippi before being drafted by the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League in the 15th round of the 1956 NFL draft.
13 Facts About Buddy Alliston
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Buddy Alliston played high school football at Florence High School as a fullback.
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Buddy Alliston contributed on special teams, blocking 21 punts over the course of his high school career.
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Buddy Alliston went on to play as both a left and right guard for the Rebels in the following seasons.
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In 1954, Buddy Alliston became known as a quick player who was able to easily tackle opponents on the defensive side of the ball.
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Buddy Alliston was selected as an honorable mention for both best offensive and best defensive guard in his conference among a poll of SEC coaches.
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Buddy Alliston was voted "Colonel Rebel" by the Ole Miss student body in December 1955.
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Buddy Alliston was named a Western Interprovincial Football Union all-star at the offensive guard position during his rookie season.
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Buddy Alliston was named a runner-up for the CFL's Most Outstanding Lineman Award.
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Buddy Alliston rejoined the Blue Bombers in 1959 but played in only one game.
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In 1960, Buddy Alliston initially joined the Oakland Raiders in their training camp before moving to the Denver Broncos.
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Buddy Alliston played in eleven regular season games for the Broncos as a linebacker.
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Buddy Alliston died on October 1,2021, at the age of 87.