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Greg Schaum

1954 – 2021

American football player

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About Greg Schaum

Lived 1954 – 2021 (aged 67). Greg Schaum was an American american football player.

Gregory James Schaum (January 1, 1954 – July 1, 2021) was an American professional football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots. He played college football at Michigan State University.

Early life Schaum attended the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, where he lettered in football, wrestling and lacrosse. In football, he was a two-way tackle and was named All-American as a senior.

He accepted a football scholarship from Michigan State University, where he was a three-year starter at right defensive tackle.

In 2007, he was inducted into the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame.

Professional career Dallas Cowboys Schaum was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round (186th overall) of the 1976 NFL draft. As a rookie, he was a backup defensive end, playing in 12 games. On September 7, 1977, he was placed on the injured reserve list with a knee injury. He was waived on August 28, 1978.

New England Patriots On September 7, 1978, he was signed as a free agent by the New England Patriots, to provide depth after Greg Boyd and Julius Adams suffered injuries. He appeared in 14 games as a backup defensive end. He was released on August 20, 1979.

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Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, Michigan State University
Also known as
Gregory James Schaum

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Greg Schaum?

American football player (1954-2021)

When was Greg Schaum born?

Greg Schaum was born on 1 January 1954 in Baltimore.

When did Greg Schaum die?

Greg Schaum died on 1 July 2021 in Perry Hall, MD.

What was Greg Schaum's occupation?

Greg Schaum was an american football player.

What nationality was Greg Schaum?

Greg Schaum was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Greg Schaum

· Wikidata: Q27063880

· DBpedia: Greg Schaum

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