John Mendenhall

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John Mendenhall
No. 64
Born:(1948-12-03)December 3, 1948
Cullen, Louisiana
Died:February 26, 2021(2021-02-26) (aged 72)
Cullen, Louisiana
Career information
Position(s)Defensive tackle
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight255 lb (116 kg)
CollegeGrambling State
NFL draft1972 / Round: 3 / Pick: 55
Career history
As player
1972–1979New York Giants
1980Detroit Lions
Career stats

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.

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[]

  1. ^ "Former Giants DT John Mendenhall dead at 72". Usatoday.com. 2021-03-02. Retrieved 2021-03-02.


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