Fred Cone was a professional football player who played as a running back and kicker. He played for the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL) and the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Cone was born on June 20, 1926, in Pinehurst, North Carolina. He attended Duke University, where he played college football as a running back and kicker. He was a two-time All-American and set several school records, including most points scored in a season and most career rushing yards.
In 1951, Cone was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the NFL Draft. He played for the Packers for eight seasons, from 1951 to 1958. During his time with the Packers, Cone was primarily used as a kicker, but he also played as a running back. He was a two-time Pro Bowler and led the NFL in scoring in 1956 with 98 points.
In 1959, Cone was traded to the Dallas Cowboys, where he played for two seasons. He was the team's leading scorer in both seasons and was named to the Pro Bowl in 1960.
After his time with the Cowboys, Cone played one season for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the CFL. He retired from professional football after the 1962 season.
In his career, Cone scored a total of 386 points in the NFL and 56 points in the CFL. He was known for his accuracy as a kicker and his toughness as a running back.
After retiring from football, Cone worked as a sales representative for a sporting goods company. He also served as a color commentator for Duke football games on the radio.
Cone passed away on April 16, 2020, at the age of 93. He was remembered by his former teammates and fans as a talented and dedicated football player who made significant contributions to the sport.
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