John Kirby (American football)

John Patrick Kirby (May 30, 1942 May 30, 2017) is a former professional American football player who played right outside linebacker for seven seasons for the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Giants.[1] Kirby died on May 30, 2017, his 75th birthday.[2]

John Kirby
No. 36
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born:(1942-05-30)May 30, 1942
David City, Nebraska
Died:May 30, 2017(2017-05-30) (aged 75)
David City, Nebraska
Career information
High school:St Mary's School, David City, Nebraska
College:Nebraska
NFL Draft:1964 / Round: 5 / Pick: 62
AFL draft:1964 / Round: 2 / Pick: 16
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:94
Games started:30
Fumble recoveries:4
Player stats at NFL.com

References

  1. "Former Husker lineman John Kirby, also an ex-Viking and ex-Giant, dies". Lincoln Journal Star. June 1, 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  2. "Former Husker lineman John Kirby, also an ex-Viking and ex-Giant, dies". www.journalstar.com. The Lincoln Journal Star. June 1, 2017. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
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