John Mendenhall
John Rufus Mendenhall (December 3, 1948 – February 26, 2021) was an American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the New York Giants and Detroit Lions. He played college football at Grambling State University and was drafted in the third round of the 1972 NFL Draft.
| No. 64 | |
| Born: | December 3, 1948 Cullen, Louisiana |
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| Died: | February 26, 2021 (aged 72) Cullen, Louisiana |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Defensive tackle |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| College | Grambling State |
| NFL draft | 1972 / Round: 3 / Pick: 55 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1972–1979 | New York Giants |
| 1980 | Detroit Lions |
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Mendenhall played in 116 games over the course of 9 seasons between 1972 and 1980. He had his best year as a pro in 1977, when he recorded 12 sacks and 7 forced fumbles.
He died on February 26, 2021, in Cullen, Louisiana at age 72.[1]
References
- "Former Giants DT John Mendenhall dead at 72". Usatoday.com. 2021-03-02. Retrieved 2021-03-02.
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