Kirk Collins
Edward Kirk Collins (July 18, 1958 – February 22, 1984) was an American football defensive back in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round of the 1980 NFL draft. He played college football at Baylor.
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| Position: | Defensive back | ||||||
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| Born: | July 18, 1958 San Antonio, Texas | ||||||
| Died: | February 22, 1984 (aged 25) Anaheim, California | ||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 182 lb (83 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | San Antonio (TX) Sam Houston | ||||||
| College: | Baylor | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1980 / Round: 7 / Pick: 176 | ||||||
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Collins was diagnosed with gastroesophageal cancer during the 1983 season ending his career.[1] He died of the disease on February 22, 1984.[2]
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