John Diehl (American football)
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||
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| Born: | January 27, 1936 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||
| Died: | December 28, 2012 (aged 76) Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||
| Weight: | 265 lb (120 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Frankford (PA) | ||
| College: | Virginia | ||
| NFL draft: | 1958 / Round: 7 / Pick: 82 | ||
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John Albright Diehl (January 27, 1936 – December 28, 2012) was a defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Baltimore Colts and Dallas Cowboys. He also was a member of the Oakland Raiders in the American Football League. He played college football at the University of Virginia.
Early years
Diehl attended Frankford High School. After graduation he enrolled at Bullis School for a year. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Virginia. He struggled during his college career, being injured as a sophomore and was out of school for scholastic reasons as a junior. He started at defensive tackle as a senior.
Professional career
Diehl was selected by the
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Personal life
Diehl was a player-coach for the Harrisburg Colts in the semi-professional Atlantic Coast Football League. After football, he owned and operated various moving businesses in Virginia.
References
- ^ "Virginia Football: Cavs in the NFL Draft". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Baltimore". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Cowboys Get Tackle". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys Cut John Diehl". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "100 Days of 100 Jersey Numbers - 73". Retrieved January 12, 2019.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved January 12, 2019.