Rudy Redmond
player of American football
Rudolph Cruzette Redmond (born August 25, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected 91st overall by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft. He played college football for the Pacific Tigers.
Redmond also played for the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions.
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