John Kapele
American football player (1937–2017)
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John Kapele (October 19, 1937 – June 28, 2017) was an American football defensive end and defensive tackle. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1960 to 1962 and for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1962.[1][2]
PositionsDefensive end, defensive tackle, offensive tackle
BornOctober 19, 1937
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
DiedJune 28, 2017 (aged 79)
Kaneohe, Hawaii, U.S.
Kaneohe, Hawaii, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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| Positions | Defensive end, defensive tackle, offensive tackle | ||||||
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| Born | October 19, 1937 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | June 28, 2017 (aged 79) Kaneohe, Hawaii, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Kaneohe (HI) James B. Castle | ||||||
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| NFL draft | 1960: 10th round, 114th overall pick | ||||||
| AFL draft | 1960 | ||||||
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He died on June 28, 2017, in Kaneohe, Hawaii at age 79.[3]