John Mendenhall (American football)

Sacks:	45.0
Fumble recoveries:	6
Interceptions:	1

John Mendenhall
No. 64
Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	December 3, 1948; Cullen, Louisiana, U.S.
Died:	February 26, 2021 (aged 72); Cullen, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
College:	Grambling State
NFL draft:	1972 / Round: 3 / Pick: 55
Career history
	New York Giants (1972–1979); Detroit Lions (1980);
Career highlights and awards
	First-team Little All-American (1971);
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:
Sacks:	45.0
Fumble recoveries:	6
Interceptions:	1
	Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

John Rufus Mendenhall (December 3, 1948 – February 26, 2021) was an

1972 NFL Draft

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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, at age 72 in Cullen, Louisiana.^[1]

References

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

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

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