Neil Clabo
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PositionPunter
BornNovember 18, 1952
Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
DiedJuly 10, 2024 (aged 71)
Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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| Position | Punter | ||||||||
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| Born | November 18, 1952 Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | July 10, 2024 (aged 71) Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Farragut (Farragut, Tennessee) | ||||||||
| College | Tennessee | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1975: 10th round, 258th overall pick | ||||||||
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William Neil Clabo (November 18, 1952 – July 10, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a punter for three season with the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL) from 1975 to 1977.[1] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.[2] He was voted to the Pro Football Writers All-Pro second team for the 1975 season.[3] He played in Super Bowl XI with the Vikings.[4]
Neil Clabo is the uncle of retired NFL offensive tackle Tyson Clabo.[5]
In 2013, Clabo was inducted into the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame.[6]
Clabo died from complications of Alzheimer's disease on July 10, 2024, at the age of 71.[7]
