John Grimsley
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| John Grimsley | |
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| Position(s): Linebacker |
Jersey #(s): 59 |
| Born: February 25, 1962 Canton, Ohio |
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| Died: February 6, 2008 (aged 45) Missouri City, Texas |
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| Career Information | |
| Year(s): 1984–1993 | |
| NFL Draft: 1984 / Round: 6 / Pick: 141 | |
| College: Kentucky | |
| Professional Teams | |
| Career Stats | |
| Sacks | 2 |
| Interceptions | 1 |
| Games | 133 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Career Highlights and Awards | |
John Glenn Grimsley (February 25, 1962 — February 6, 2008) was an American linebacker in the National Football League who played for seven seasons for the Houston Oilers. He was born in Canton, Ohio, where he graduated from McKinley High School. He was selected to the Pro Bowl after the 1988 season. In 1991, he was traded to the Miami Dolphins and stayed there until he retired in 1993.[1] He played college football at Kentucky.
He died of an accidental gunshot wound at his home in Missouri City, Texas on February 6, 2008.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Associated Press (2008-02-07). Grimsley killed in apparent gun cleaning accident. Retrieved on 2008-02-07.
- ^ Ex-Houston Oiler dies in shooting accident, WFAA-TV, February 6, 2008.
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