John Meyer (American football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||
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| Born: | February 20, 1942 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Died: | November 4, 2020 (aged 78) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Brother Rice (IL) | ||
| College: | Notre Dame | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1965 / Round: 8 / Pick: 110 | ||
| AFL draft: | 1965 / Round: 15 / Pick: 120 | ||
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John Edwin Meyer (born February 20, 1942 – died November 4, 2020) was an American football player and coach. He played as a linebacker for the Houston Oilers. A linebacker is a defensive player in football. John Meyer also spent many years coaching different teams.
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John Meyer's Football Journey
John Meyer grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He went to Brother Rice High School. After high school, he continued his football journey.
Playing College and Pro Football
John Meyer played college football at the University of Notre Dame. He was a talented player. After college, he was chosen by two different professional football leagues.
The Buffalo Bills picked him in the 1965 AFL Draft. The AFL was the American Football League. The St. Louis Cardinals also picked him in the 1965 NFL Draft. The NFL is the National Football League.
John Meyer ended up playing for the Houston Oilers in 1966. He played in all 14 games that season. Sadly, his playing career ended early due to an injury. After this, John became one of the youngest assistant coaches in the NFL.
Coaching in the NFL
John Meyer started his coaching career as an assistant coach. He worked with the Houston Oilers. He also coached for the New England Patriots and the Detroit Lions.
Later, he joined the Green Bay Packers. From 1975 to 1979, he coached the linebackers. Then, from 1980 to 1983, he became the defensive coordinator. This meant he was in charge of the team's defense. After his time in the NFL, he coached part-time at St. Norbert College.
A Life Remembered
John Meyer passed away on November 4, 2020. He was 78 years old.
