Laurie Niemi
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Laurie Jack Niemi (March 19, 1925 – February 19, 1968) was an
Washington Redskins and in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the BC Lions. After his playing days, he was an assistant coach at the collegiate and professional levels.[1][2][3]
Born in
Later an assistant coach at his alma mater under Jim Sutherland and Bert Clark, Niemi was retained on staff by new head coach Jim Sweeney in early 1968. He had battled cancer for twelve years and died that February at age 42 at Spokane's Sacred Heart Hospital.[1][2][3] He previously coached at the University of Montana and for the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles. Hundreds attended his memorial service at WSU's Bohler Gymnasium in Pullman.[4]
References
- ^ a b c "Laurie Niemi dies of cancer at 42". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). February 20, 1968. p. 16.
- ^ a b c "Cancer claims Niemi; ex-Cougar dies at 42". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). February 20, 1968. p. 16.
- ^ a b c "Ex-football star dies of cancer". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). February 20, 1968. p. 1.
- ^ a b "500 attend Niemi rites at Bohler". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). February 23, 1968. p. 16.
- ^ "LAURIE NIEMI". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved April 17, 2015.
External links
- Just Sports Stats
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
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