No. 49, 59 | |
Date of birth | April 13, 1946 |
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Place of birth | Ventnor City, New Jersey, U.S. |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Linebacker |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
Weight | 230 lb (100 kg) |
US college | Temple |
Career history | |
As player | |
1968–1969 | Philadelphia Eagles |
1969–1976 | New Orleans Saints |
Career stats | |
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