Ed Lothamer
American football player (1942–2022)
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Edward Dewey Lothamer (May 20, 1942 - June 19, 2022) was an American professional football defensive tackle who played eight seasons in the American Football League (AFL) and in the National Football League (NFL) for the Kansas City Chiefs.
PositionsDefensive tackle • Defensive end
BornMay 20, 1942
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedJune 19, 2022 (aged 80)
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
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| Positions | Defensive tackle • Defensive end | ||||
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| Born | May 20, 1942 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | ||||
| Died | June 19, 2022 (aged 80) | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 270 lb (122 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Redford (Detroit) | ||||
| College | Michigan St. (1960-1963) | ||||
| NFL draft | 1964: 5th round, 64th overall pick | ||||
| AFL draft | 1964: 4th round, 26th overall pick | ||||
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Lothamer died on June 19, 2022. He was posthumously diagnosed with stage 4 chronic traumatic encephalopathy.[1]
