Lorenzo Freeman
American football player (1964–2016)
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Lorenzo Z. Freeman (May 23, 1964 – October 10, 2016) was an American professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) from Camden, New Jersey.
PositionDefensive tackle
BornMay 23, 1964
Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedOctober 10, 2016 (aged 52)
New Kensington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
New Kensington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
| No. 68, 75 | |||||||
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| Position | Defensive tackle | ||||||
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| Born | May 23, 1964 Camden, New Jersey, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | October 10, 2016 (aged 52) New Kensington, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 270 lb (122 kg) | ||||||
| Career information | |||||||
| High school | Woodrow Wilson (Camden) | ||||||
| College | Pittsburgh | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1987: 4th round, 89th overall pick | ||||||
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He was the 89th draft pick in the fourth round and selected by the Green Bay Packers in 1987.[1] He played five seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1987 to 1990 and the New York Giants in 1991.[2] He was later a coach for Plum High School.
Freeman was found dead on October 10, 2016.[3] He was only 52.
