Eric Cunningham (American football)
American football player (1957–1995)
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Eric Allan Cunningham (March 16, 1957 – January 22, 1995) was an American professional football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the New York Jets. He played college football at Penn State University.[1][2]
PositionGuard
BornMarch 16, 1957
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
DiedJanuary 22, 1995 (aged 37)
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
| No. 68 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 16, 1957 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | January 22, 1995 (aged 37) New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 257 lb (117 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | South (OH) |
| College | Penn State |
| NFL draft | 1979 (4th round, 96th overall pick) |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Early life
Cunningham attended at South High School in Akron, Ohio.[3]
College career
Cunningham attended and played college football at the Penn State from 1975 to 1978.[4]
Professional career
Cunningham was selected in the fourth round (#96 overall) of the 1979 NFL draft by the New York Jets.[5]
Personal life
Cunningham died at the age of 37 on January 22, 1995, in New Haven, Connecticut.