Tory Epps
American football player (1967–2005)
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Torrean "Tory" Douglas Epps (May 28, 1967 – June 1, 2005[2]) was an American professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons, the Chicago Bears, and the New Orleans Saints. He was drafted by the Falcons in the eighth round of the 1990 NFL Draft.[3] He also played in the Arena Football League for the Tampa Bay Storm.[4] He played college football at Memphis State University. 1988 Second Team All South-Independent. Epps died of a blood clot in 2005.[5]
PositionDefensive tackle
BornMay 28, 1967
Uniontown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Uniontown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 1, 2005 (aged 38)
Uniontown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Uniontown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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| Position | Defensive tackle | ||||||||
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| Born | May 28, 1967 Uniontown, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | June 1, 2005 (aged 38) Uniontown, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 280 lb (127 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Uniontown (Uniontown, Pennsylvania) | ||||||||
| College | Memphis | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1990: 8th round, 195th overall pick | ||||||||
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