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Former Oilers Pro Bowl receiver Kenny Burrough dead at 73

Kenny Burrough, the Houston Oilers' top receiving threat in the Luv Ya Blue era, died at his home in Jacksonville, Fla., on Thursday.

Burrough, who famously wore No. 00 with the Oilers, played 11 seasons in Houston and made the Pro Bowl in 1975 and 1977. His 6,906 receiving yards still ranks third all-time in Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans history behind only Ernest Givins (7,935) and Drew Hill (7,477).

Burrough grew up in Jacksonville played his college ball at Texas Southern University where he was drafted in the first round by the New Orleans Saints in 1970. After just one season, he was traded to the Oilers.