Myron Lapka
American football player (1956–2025)
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Myron Lynn Lapka (May 10, 1956 – October 13, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New York Giants in the 3rd round of the 1980 NFL draft. Lapka played college football for the USC Trojans.[1]
PositionDefensive tackle
BornMay 10, 1956
Van Nuys, California, U.S.
Van Nuys, California, U.S.
DiedOctober 13, 2025 (aged 69)
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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| Position | Defensive tackle | ||||
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| Born | May 10, 1956 Van Nuys, California, U.S. | ||||
| Died | October 13, 2025 (aged 69) | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 258 lb (117 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Chatsworth (Chatsworth, California) | ||||
| College | USC | ||||
| NFL draft | 1980: 3rd round, 64th overall pick | ||||
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After his NFL career, Lapka worked as a Hollywood stuntman, and appeared in films such as Action Jackson (1988), Suburban Commando (1991), Universal Soldier (1992), and U.S. Marshals (1998).[2]
Lapka died from cancer on October 13, 2025, at the age of 69.[2]
