John Woodcock (American football)
American football player (1954–1998)
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John Maurer Woodcock (March 19, 1954 – August 23, 1998[1]) was an American professional football defensive lineman who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL).
Eureka, California, U.S.
Fremont, California, U.S.
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| Position | Defensive tackle/end | ||||||
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| Born | March 19, 1954 Eureka, California, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | August 23, 1998 (aged 44) Fremont, California, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 246 lb (112 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Washington (Fremont, California) | ||||||
| College | Hawaii | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1976: 3rd round, 76th overall pick | ||||||
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Early years
He attended Washington High School in Fremont, California.
Career
Woodcock was a standout defensive tackle under Coach Larry Price at the University of Hawaii (1974–1975). He was a third-round selection in the 1976 NFL draft of the Detroit Lions and went on to play for the Lions (1976–1980) and the San Diego Chargers (1981–1982).
Death
He died from a heart attack at his home in Fremont at the age of 44. The song "In Every Age" was dedicated to his memory by sacred music composer Janèt Sullivan Whitaker.
