Marion Motley

Quick Facts

Full Name	Marion Motley
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 5, 1920(1920-06-05)
Age	104
Date Of Death	1999-06-27
Birthplace	Leesburg
Country	United States
Birth City	Georgia
Horoscope	Gemini

Marion Motley Biography

Marion Motley is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on June 5, 1920 in Leesburg, Georgia, United States. Hall of Fame fullback and linebacker who played for the Cleveland Browns.

He excelled under the head coach He thrived under head coach Paul Brown during the Browns’ decade of dominance. during the Browns decade of dominance.

He got married to Eula Coleman, who was born in 1943, and together they had three sons.

Marion Motley Net Worth

Marion Motley is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Marion Motley 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The man joined his first assignment in the U.S. Navy in 1944 in the midst of World War II was escalating.

He was a skilled player both on and off the ball, leading He was a talented player on both sides of the ball, causing Joe Perry to call him the greatest all-around football player there ever was. to describe him as the best all- around footballer there was ever.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Marion Motley height 6 ft 1 in Marion weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Marion Motley Dating?

According to our records, Marion Motley is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Marion Motley’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Marion Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Marion Motley celebrates birthday on June 5 of every year.

What did Marion Motley achieve?

Honors and legacy. In 1968, Motley became the second black player voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame , located in his hometown of Canton. Having played successfully as a fullback and pass blocker on offense and as a linebacker on defense, he is seen as one of the best all-around players in football history.

Why is Marion Motley important?

Marion Motley, (born June 5, 1920, Leesburg, Georgia, U.S.—died June 27, 1999, Cleveland, Ohio), African American gridiron football player who helped desegregate professional football in the 1940s during a career that earned him induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968.

Did Marion Motley go to college?

University of Nevada, Reno

Who was the first black NFL player?

The winds were changing in 1946. The country was recovering from World War II and sports were rapidly growing. Out in Los Angeles, California, running back Kenny Washington was making a name for himself at UCLA. Then, he became the first black player in the NFL.

Where did Marion Motley go to high school?

Education