Education
University of Illinois system.
University of Illinois system.
Burrell was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the 1960 American Football League Draft, and by the Saint Louis Cardinals in the fifth round of the 1960 NFL Draft. He played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League, and was that team"s nominee for the Schenley Award as Outstanding Lineman in 1960. Burrell attended Central High School in Clifton, Illinois.
National Intercollegiate All-American Football Players Honor Roll.
Bill Burrell died on March 22, 1998.
Bill Burrell is a member of The Pigskin Club Of Washington, District of Columbia