John Tautolo
American football player (1959–2025)
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John William Tautolo (May 29, 1959 – June 9, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL) and United States Football League (USFL). He played college football for the UCLA Bruins. Tautolo played in the NFL for the New York Giants from 1982 to 1983 and Los Angeles Raiders in 1987. He had a stint in the USFL with the Portland Breakers in 1985.[1][2]
PositionGuard
BornMay 29, 1959
Long Beach, California, U.S.
Long Beach, California, U.S.
DiedJune 9, 2025 (aged 66)
Moreno Valley, California, U.S.
Moreno Valley, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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| Position | Guard | ||||||
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| Born | May 29, 1959 Long Beach, California, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | June 9, 2025 (aged 66) Moreno Valley, California, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 267 lb (121 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Robert A. Millikan (Long Beach) | ||||||
| College | UCLA | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1981: undrafted | ||||||
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Tautolo's older brother Terry played as a linebacker in the NFL.[3]
On June 12, 2025, the Raiders announced that Tautolo had died on June 9, at the age of 66.[4]
