Marvin Switzer

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Marvin Switzer
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Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1954-10-28) October 28, 1954 (age 69)
Bogue, Kansas
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:Bogue (KS)
College: Kansas State
Undrafted: 1978
Career history

Marvin Switzer (born October 28, 1954) is a former American football defensive back. He played for the Buffalo Bills in 1978. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Marvin Switzer Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  2. "Marvin Switzer, DB". Nfl.com. Retrieved February 12, 2020.