Lewis Bush
American football player (1969–2011)
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Lewis Fitzgerald Bush (December 2, 1969 – December 8, 2011) was an American professional football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington State Cougars.
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born | December 2, 1969 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | December 8, 2011 (aged 42) Tucson, Arizona, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Washington (Parkland, Washington) | ||||||||
| College | Washington St. | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1993: 4th round, 99th overall pick | ||||||||
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Early life
Bush prepped at Washington High School in Tacoma, Washington.[1]
College career
Bush played college football at Washington State University in Pullman,[1] from 1988 through 1992.[2]
Professional career
Bush was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round (99th overall) of the 1993 NFL draft.[3][4][5] He played in the NFL for ten seasons, seven with the Chargers and three with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Post-career
Bush was a pre-game commentator for San Diego Chargers radio broadcasts on KIOZ, and also worked as an Enrollment Advisor for Ashford University in 2009.
Bush died of a heart attack at age 42 in late 2011.[6]
