John Isenbarger
American football player (1947–2024)
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John Phillips Isenbarger (December 5, 1947 – March 2024) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Indiana Hoosiers.
Muncie, Indiana, U.S.
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||||
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| Born | December 5, 1947 Muncie, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Died | March 2024 (aged 76) | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 203 lb (92 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | Muncie Central | ||||||||||
| College | Indiana | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1970: 2nd round, 48th overall pick | ||||||||||
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Football career
College football
Isenbarger played college football at Indiana University Bloomington.[1][2]
Professional football
Isenbarger played four seasons for the San Francisco 49ers between 1970 and 1973.[3] In 1974, he signed with the Hawaiians of the upstart World Football League (WFL) where he had his best season as a pro catching 33 passes for 368 yards and 7 touchdowns. He retired from playing following the 1974 season.[4]
Death
John Isenbarger's death was announced on March 7, 2024. He was 76.[5]
