Horace Belton (July 16, 1955 – May 28, 2019) was a Canadian Football League and National Football League running back and Grey Cup champion.
| Born: | July 16, 1955 Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
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| Died: | May 28, 2019 (aged 63) Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| College | Southeastern Louisiana |
| High school | Scotlandville Magnet (LA) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1977 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 1978–80 | Kansas City Chiefs |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Honors | 1977 - Grey Cup Champion |
Belton played his college football at Southeastern Louisiana University and began his career in 1977, playing only 2 regular season games for the Montreal Alouettes (rushing for 126 yards). He played in the 1977 Grey Cup, with 12 carries for 36 yards and 4 receptions for 30 yards. He then played 3 seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, as a running back and kick returner, rushing for 486 total yards.
He died on May 28, 2019, aged 63.[1]