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Jerry Campbell

1944 – 2017

Canadian footballer

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About Jerry Campbell

Lived 1944 – 2017 (aged 73). Jerry Campbell was an American canadian football player.

Gerald "Soupy" Campbell (July 14, 1944 - August 9, 2017) was an American professional football player, a linebacker in the Canadian Football League for the Calgary Stampeders (1966–1968) and the Ottawa Rough Riders (1968–1975).

Early life and college Born in Binghamton, New York, Campbell played high school football for the Lewis and Clark Tigers in Spokane, Washington, and graduated in 1962. He then played college football at the University of Idaho in Moscow, about south, and was a three-year starter for the Vandals on defense under head coaches Dee Andros and Steve Musseau.

At Idaho, he was a roommate of future major league pitcher Bill Stoneman. Tired of spring football practice, Campbell tried out for the Vandal baseball team in 1965 on a whim and made the team as a back-up catcher and outfielder.

Professional career Calgary Stampeders (first stint) Campbell started his CFL career with the Calgary Stampeders in 1966.

Death Campbell died of a heart attack on August 9, 2017, in Toronto, aged 73. He also had Alzheimer's disease in his later years.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Idaho
Awards
Canadian Football Hall of Fame

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jerry Campbell?

Canadian footballer (1944–2017)

When was Jerry Campbell born?

Jerry Campbell was born on 14 July 1944 in Binghamton.

When did Jerry Campbell die?

Jerry Campbell died on 9 August 2017 in Toronto.

What was Jerry Campbell's occupation?

Jerry Campbell was a canadian football player.

What nationality was Jerry Campbell?

Jerry Campbell was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jerry Campbell

· Wikidata: Q6183355

· DBpedia: Jerry Campbell

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