About Bud Magrum
Lived 1949 – 1991 (aged 42). Bud Magrum was an American canadian football player.
Francis Joseph "Bud" Magrum (July 2, 1949 – November 3, 1991) was an American professional football player who played for the BC Lions. 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. Following the advice of his coach to earn a college degree, Magrum turned down offers from NFL teams and instead went to Colorado.
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Who was Bud Magrum?
American gridiron football player
When was Bud Magrum born?
Bud Magrum was born on 2 June 1949 in Ohio.
When did Bud Magrum die?
Bud Magrum died on 3 November 1991 in Reno.
What was Bud Magrum's occupation?
Bud Magrum was a canadian football player.
What nationality was Bud Magrum?
Bud Magrum was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bud Magrum. https://biography.guide/bud-magrum/
MLA: "Bud Magrum." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bud-magrum/.
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