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John Campbell

1938 – 2024

American football player and Navy veteran (born 1938)

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Lived 1938 – 2024 (aged 86). John Campbell was an American military personnel and american football player.

John William Campbell (October 7, 1938 – October 21, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) from 1963 to 1969. He served in the Navy before playing college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Campbell married Sue (Wilson) Campbell in 1965 and had four adult children and three grandchildren. After his football career, he worked at WCCO TV in Minneapolis and was a stockbroker for several years. He also started his own media packaging company, J.C.A. (John Campbell and Associates). Campbell served as a Christian motivational speaker and presented the 'Man In The Mirror' seminar series to Christian men's groups worldwide. Campbell was an Associate pastor at Life Church in Bloomington Minnesota. He was also a volunteer chaplain with the Burnsville Minnesota Police Department. Campbell lived in Burnsville, Minnesota, since 1968.

Campbell died in Burnsville, Minnesota, on October 21, 2024, at the age of 86.

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University of Minnesota
Also known as
John William Campbell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Campbell?

American football player and Navy veteran (born 1938)

When was John Campbell born?

John Campbell was born on 7 October 1938 in Wadena.

When did John Campbell die?

John Campbell died on 21 October 2024.

What was John Campbell's occupation?

John Campbell was a military personnel and american football player.

What nationality was John Campbell?

John Campbell was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Campbell

· Wikidata: Q6224971

· DBpedia: John Campbell (American football)

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