Eric Scoggins
American football player (1959–2009)
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Eric Thomas Scoggins (January 23, 1959 – January 10, 2009) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for one season in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers.[1] Scoggins also played in the United States Football League (USFL) for the Los Angeles Express and Houston Gamblers.
PositionLinebacker
BornJanuary 23, 1959
Inglewood, California, U.S.
Inglewood, California, U.S.
DiedJanuary 10, 2009 (aged 49)
Tracy, California, U.S.
Tracy, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
| No. 63, 51, 55 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 23, 1959 Inglewood, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 10, 2009 (aged 49) Tracy, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Inglewood |
| College | USC |
| NFL draft | 1981: 12th round, 315th overall pick |
| Career history | |
* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
He was diagnosed with ALS in January 2007 and died from the disease on January 10, 2009.[2] He is one of at least 345 NFL players to be diagnosed after death with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which is caused by repeated hits to the head.[3][4]
