John Contoulis
American football player (1939–2023)
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John Contoulis (October 9, 1939 – November 5, 2023) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) in 1964. He played college football for the Connecticut Huskies.[1][2]
PositionDefensive tackle
BornOctober 9, 1939
New London, Connecticut, U.S.
New London, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedNovember 5, 2023 (aged 84)
Elmhurst, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Elmhurst, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
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| Position | Defensive tackle | ||||
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| Born | October 9, 1939 New London, Connecticut, U.S. | ||||
| Died | November 5, 2023 (aged 84) Elmhurst, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||
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| High school | New London | ||||
| College | Connecticut | ||||
| NFL draft | 1962: 16th round, 213th overall pick | ||||
| AFL draft | 1963: 4th round, 27th overall pick | ||||
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Contoulis died on November 5, 2023, at the age of 84.[3]
