Marlin McKeever
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Born: | Washington Redskins | January 1, 1940
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1971–1972 | Los Angeles Rams |
1973 | Philadelphia Eagles |
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Pro Bowls | 1 (1966) |
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Marlin Thomas McKeever (January 1, 1940 – October 27, 2006) was an
College career
McKeever earned two-time All-America honors during his years playing, 1958 to 1960. He was the Trojans' leading receiver in his junior and senior years. His work at linebacker got the attention of professional football scouts.
Professional career
McKeever was a first round pick in the
He was traded along with first- and third-round selections in
California State Assembly race
In 1974, about a year after his NFL playing career ended, McKeever made a long shot bid for the California State Assembly as a Republican. Then incumbent John Quimby was defeated in the Democratic primary by Richard H. Robinson, who went on to beat McKeever by more than 21 points in what was then a Democratic-leaning Orange County district.
Personal life
Marlin and his brother
After the NFL, McKeever became a
On October 26, 2006, he fell at his home and slipped into a coma shortly thereafter. Doctors in the intensive care unit at St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, California reported a blood clot on his brain. He died from his injuries the next day. His interment was in Culver City's Holy Cross Cemetery.
References
- ^ "1961 San Diego Chargers Draftees". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
- ^ Wallace, William N. "Patriots Choose Plunkett as No. 1 in College Draft, Spurning Trade Offers," The New York Times, Friday, January 29, 1971. Retrieved November 2, 2020
- ^ 1971 NFL Draft Pick Transactions, January 28 (Rounds 1–7) & 29 (Rounds 8–17) – Pro Sports Transactions. Retrieved November 2, 2020
External links
- Marlin McKeever at IMDb