Steve Zabel
American football player (1948–2026)
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Steven Gregory Zabel (March 20, 1948 – June 23, 2026) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker and tight end in the National Football League (NFL).[1] After playing college football for the Oklahoma Sooners, he was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 1970 NFL draft with the sixth overall pick.[2]
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
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| Position | Linebacker / Tight end | ||||
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| Born | March 20, 1948 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. | ||||
| Died | June 23, 2026 (aged 78) | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Thornton (Thornton, Colorado) | ||||
| College | Oklahoma | ||||
| NFL draft | 1970: 1st round, 6th overall pick | ||||
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In his ten-year career, he played in 124 games while starting in 95 of them, having six interceptions and 13 fumble recoveries.[2] He played 60 games for the Eagles, 49 for the New England Patriots, and 15 for the Colts.[2]
After retirement from professional football, he lived in Oklahoma and worked with charitable organizations.[3]
