Pio Sagapolutele
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| Position: | Defensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 28, 1969 American Samoa |
| Died: | June 7, 2009 (aged 39) Chandler, Arizona, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight: | 297 lb (135 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | San Diego State |
| NFL draft: | 1991 / Round: 4 / Pick: 85 |
| Career history | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
Pio Alika Sagapolutele (November 28, 1969 – June 7, 2009) was an American football defensive tackle who played seven seasons in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns,[1] the New England Patriots, and the New Orleans Saints. He was drafted by the Browns in the fourth round of the 1991 NFL Draft.[2] He started in Super Bowl XXXI for the New England Patriots. He played college football at San Diego State University.
He was born in American Samoa and died of an aneurysm on June 7, 2009, in Chandler, Arizona, where he lived.[3][4] Following his death his wife sued the National Football League and football helmet maker Riddell Inc. alleging that his death was caused by brain injuries.[5]
References
- ^ "Former Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Pio Sagapolutele dead at age 39". Browns. 8 June 2009. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
- ^ "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
- ^ Sagapolutele, Pats Super Bowl team starter, dead Archived 2009-06-11 at the Wayback Machine Associated Press
- ^ "Former Patriots DT Pio Sagapolutele dies at the age of 39". New England Patriots. 8 June 2009. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
- ^ "Widow of Pio Sagapolutele is suing NFL & Riddell over 'wrongful' death". Samoa News. 27 February 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2022.