Kenneth Othell Burrough was an American professional football player who at 6 ft 4 in, 210 lb primarily played wide receiver with the Houston Oilers in the National Football League.
He was born on July 14, 1948, in Jacksonville, Florida, United States.
Burrough was a track star and played quarterback at William M. Raines High School in Jacksonville, Florida, and played wide receiver at Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas, being titled an All-American in 1969.
He has the third-most receiving yards in Oilers/Titans history with 6,906 and tied for third in receiving touchdowns with 47. He ranks 85th on NFL All-Time Yards per Reception List with 16.9 yards per pass reception.
In 2016, Burrough was inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame.
Kenny Burrough Cause Of Death: How Did Kenny Burrough Die?
According to reports, former Houston Oilers and Texas Southern star receiver Kenny Burrough died on February 24, 2022, at his home in Jacksonville, Fla at the age of 73.
However, the cause of death is unknown.