John Mangum (defensive tackle)
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PositionDefensive tackle
BornSeptember 30, 1942
Magee, Mississippi, U.S.
Magee, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedApril 29, 1994 (aged 51)
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 30, 1942 Magee, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | April 29, 1994 (aged 51) Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 270 lb (122 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Magee (Magee, Mississippi) |
| College | |
| AFL draft | 1966: 5th round, 35th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
John Wayne "Big John" Mangum Sr. (September 30, 1942 – April 29, 1994) was an American professional football defensive tackle in the American Football League (AFL). He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels and the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and was selected by the Boston Patriots in the fifth round of the 1966 AFL draft.
Mangum started his collegiate career at Ole Miss before transferring to Southern Mississippi. He was considered the anchor of the Golden Eagles' defensive line when the team led the nation in total defense in his junior and senior seasons. Mangum played in the Blue–Gray Football Classic and the Senior Bowl after his senior season.[1]