Austin Raymond Renfro (November 7, 1929 – August 4, 1997) was an American football flanker who played 12 season in the National Football League (NFL) from 1952 to 1963 for the Cleveland Browns. He also played as a halfback from 1952 to 1958. He played college football for the North Texas State Eagles.
Coaching career
He also served as an assistant coach in the 1960s and 1970s. He coached running backs for the Detroit Lions in 1965. He then coached wide receivers for the Washington Redskins (1966–1967) and the Dallas Cowboys (1968–1972). He helped win Super Bowl VI as the quarterbacks and wide receivers coach for the Cowboys.
Personal life
He is the father of former NFL wide receiver Mike Renfro and brother of Dean Renfro.
Death
He died at the age of 67 and was interred at the Greenwood Memorial Park cemetery along with Lon Evans.