John Alderton (American football)

John Reber Alderton (September 5, 1931 – May 8, 2013) was an American professional football defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL), a 1953 draft pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

He captained for the Maryland Terrapins during their undefeated (10–0) season in 1951 (#34).

He went on to play football while serving in the United States Air Force at Bolling Air Force Base in 1954 and 1955.

[1] In 1956, he played in three games for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

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