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Ira Albright
Personal information
Born:	January 2, 1959; Dallas, Texas
Died:	July 2, 2020 (aged 61); Dallas, Texas
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:	South Oak Cliff
College:	Northeastern State
Position:	Running back, Defensive tackle, Fullback
Undrafted:	1981
Career history
	Michigan Panthers (1983); Pittsburgh Maulers (1984); Montreal Alouettes (1986); Buffalo Bills (1985–1987);
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ira Albright (January 2, 1959 – July 2, 2020) was a gridiron football running back and defensive tackle. After attending South Oak Cliff High School, Albright played college football at Tyler Junior College and for the Northeastern State Riverhawks.^[1] In 1983, he played for the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League (USFL) as a nose guard.^[2] The Pittsburgh Maulers converted Albright to a fullback in 1984, thinking he was too small to be effective on the defense.^[3] In 1986, Albright played in one regular season game with the Montreal Alouettes.^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 141. ISBN 978-0983513667.
^ "The Michigan Panthers, who open their USFL season Monday,...". UPI. March 4, 1983.
^ "Maulers Want a Tackle to Run". Observer-Reporter. Associated Press. May 10, 1984. p. B-5. Retrieved May 16, 2016.