Dave Lewis (linebacker)
David Rodney Lewis (October 15, 1954 – July 14, 2020)[1] was an American professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL).
| Born: | October 15, 1954 San Diego, California |
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| Died: | July 14, 2020 (aged 65) Tampa, Florida |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | LB |
| College | Southern California |
| High school | Lincoln (San Diego, California) |
| NFL draft | 1977 / Round: 2 / Pick 29 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1977–1981 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 1982 | San Diego Chargers |
| 1983 | Los Angeles Rams |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls | 1 |
High school career
Prior to that he played at San Diego City College and Abraham Lincoln High School where Marcus Allen, Akili Smith and Terrell Davis have since played.
College career
Lewis played college football at the University of Southern California where he was All-Pac-10 player.
Professional career
Lewis played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Rams and San Diego Chargers. He played in the 1980 Pro Bowl.[2]
References
- Former USC LB David Lewis passes away at 65
- "Veteran linebacker David Lewis, a former Pro-Bowl player, was..." UPI. 16 August 1983. Retrieved 13 May 2018.
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