Marlin McKeever
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| Date of birth | January 1, 1940 |
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| Place of birth | Cheyenne, Wyoming |
| Date of death | October 27, 2006 (aged 66) |
| Place of death | Long Beach, California |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Tight end, linebacker |
| College | USC |
| NFL draft | 1961 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4 |
| Career history | |
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| 1961–1966 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 1967 | Minnesota Vikings |
| 1968–1970 | Washington Redskins |
| 1971–1972 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 1973 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls | 1 (1966) |
| Awards | 1971 Rams MVP |
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Marlin Thomas McKeever (January 1, 1940 – October 27, 2006) was an American football defensive end, fullback and punter at the University of Southern California (USC) and a tight end and linebacker during his 13-year National Football League (NFL) career. He was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
McKeever earned two-time All-America honors during his years playing, 1958 to 1960. He was the Trojans' leading receiver in his junior and senior years. His work at linebacker got the attention of professional football scouts.
McKeever was a first round pick in the 1961 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams, playing in the league from 1961 to 1973. He spent 1961–66 with the Rams, 1967 with the Minnesota Vikings, 1968–70 with the Washington Redskins, 1971–72 back with the Rams and finally 1973 with the Philadelphia Eagles before retiring. He was a one-time Pro Bowler, in 1966. During his professional career, he was coached by five members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame: George Allen, Bud Grant, Otto Graham, Bob Waterfield and Vince Lombardi.
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