Dean Renfro

Dean Renfro (June 15, 1932 – November 11, 2012) was an American professional football halfback. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the 2nd round (25th overall) of the 1955 NFL Draft.^[1] He played for the Baltimore Colts in 1955 and for the Calgary Stampeders from 1956 to 1957.^[2][3]

Key Information

No. 20, 99
Position	Halfback
Personal information
Born	(1932-06-15)June 15, 1932 Whitesboro, Texas, U.S.
Died	November 11, 2012(2012-11-11) (aged 80) Plano, Texas, U.S.
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight	180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school	Leonard (TX)
College	North Texas
NFL draft	1955: 2nd round, 25th overall pick
Career history
Cleveland Browns (1955)* Baltimore Colts (1955) Calgary Stampeders (1956–1957)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards 13 Rushing average 3.3 Return yards 20 Stats at Pro Football Reference
Rushing yards	13
Rushing average	3.3
Return yards	20
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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He died on November 11, 2012, in Plano, Texas at age 80.^[4]

1. ^ "1955 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
2. ^ "Dean Renfro Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
3. ^ "Dean Renfro Stats, News & Video - HB, Baltimore Colts". NFL.com. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
4. ^ "Weldon E. "Dean" Renfro Obituary: View Weldon Renfro's Obituary by Star-Telegram". Legacy.com. Retrieved June 4, 2020.

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