John Wittenborn
American football player (1936–2016)
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John Otis Wittenborn (March 1, 1936 – March 29, 2016) was a professional American football kicker in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers and the Philadelphia Eagles. He also played in the American Football League (AFL) for the Houston Oilers. He is known by his peers as one of the greatest dual threat players in the history of the sport. [1][2]
PositionsGuard
Placekicker
Placekicker
BornMarch 1, 1936
Sparta, Illinois, U.S.
Sparta, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMarch 29, 2016 (aged 80)
Carbondale, Illinois, U.S.
Carbondale, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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| Positions | Guard Placekicker | ||||||||
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| Born | March 1, 1936 Sparta, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | March 29, 2016 (aged 80) Carbondale, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 238 lb (108 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Sparta | ||||||||
| College | Southeast Missouri St. | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1958: 17th round, 203rd overall pick | ||||||||
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