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Abilene Reporter-News, December 15, 1963, Page 10
Pat Batten Hardin-Simmons University's outstanding tailback for the past two seasons has signed a contract to play for the Detroit Lions professional team for 1964 The 6-2 221-pound senior was drafted in the third round of the National Football League draft by the Lions In addition the San Diego Chargers of the AFL drafted him in the seventh round Edwin Anderson general manager of the Lions was in Abilene last week to sign up Batten who is the highest draft selection to be signed by the NFL club Southern California quarterback Pete Beathard and Michigan State end Matt Snorton were drafted first and second respectively by the Lions They have signed with AFL clubs The Linns who are seeking a running back to assist Nick Pietrosante and Dan Lewis announced the signing of Batten this week and no contract terms were devulged.