Bud Magrum
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Born: | Ohio, U.S. | June 2, 1949
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Died: | November 3, 1991 Reno, Nevada, U.S. | (aged 42)
Career information | |
CFL status | American |
Position(s) | DE |
Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
Weight | 250 lb (110 kg) |
Career history | |
As player | |
1973–1974 | BC Lions |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Francis Joseph "Bud" Magrum (July 2, 1949 – November 3, 1991) was a Canadian football player who played for the BC Lions.[1] He played college football at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Magrum dropped out of high school after sophomore year to join the United States Marine Corps and fought in the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Purple Heart twice and served as a demolitions expert. After returning from Vietnam, Magrum played for the Quantico Marines football team as a defensive lineman.[2] Following the advice of his coach to earn a college degree, Magrum turned down offers from NFL teams and instead went to Colorado.[3]
References
- ^ "Bud Magrum football statistics on StatsCrew.com".
- ^ Ritter, Paul (November 15, 1969). "XU's Hope: Drill Marines". Cincinnati Enquirer. p. 25.
- ^ "Buff Soph Named Lineman of Week". Kansas City Times. AP. September 28, 1971. p. 21.
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