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| Linebacker | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: May 30, 1942 | |
| Place of birth: David City, Nebraska | |
| Date of death: May 30, 2017 (aged 75) | |
| Place of death: David City, Nebraska | |
| Career information | |
| College: Nebraska | |
| NFL Draft: 1964 / Round: 5 / Pick: 62 | |
| AFL Draft: 1964 / Round: 2 / Pick: 16 | |
| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
| Career history | |
* Minnesota Vikings (1964-1969)
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Games played | 94 |
| Games started | 30 |
| Fumble recoveries | 4 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
John Patrick Kirby (May 30, 1942 May 30, 2017) is a former professional American football player who played right outside linebacker for seven seasons for the Minnesota Vikings and the New York Giants.[1] Kirby died on May 30, 2017, his 75th birthday.[2]
References[]
- ↑ "Former Husker lineman John Kirby, also an ex-Viking and ex-Giant, dies". Lincoln Journal Star. June 1, 2017. http://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/football/former-husker-lineman-john-kirby-also-an-ex-viking-and/article_f19fd17d-ce0f-5985-9f5b-ad55c1f0e7ba.html. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
- ↑ "Former Husker lineman John Kirby, also an ex-Viking and ex-Giant, dies". www.journalstar.com. The Lincoln Journal Star. June 1, 2017. http://journalstar.com/sports/huskers/football/former-husker-lineman-john-kirby-also-an-ex-viking-and/article_f19fd17d-ce0f-5985-9f5b-ad55c1f0e7ba.html. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
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