About John Isenbarger
Lived 1947 – 2024 (aged 76). John Isenbarger was an American american football player and basketball player.
John Phillips Isenbarger (December 5, 1947 – March 2024) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Indiana Hoosiers.
Football career College football Isenbarger played college football at Indiana University Bloomington.
Professional football Isenbarger played four seasons for the San Francisco 49ers between 1970 and 1973. In 1974, he signed with the Hawaiians of the upstart World Football League (WFL) where he had his best season as a pro catching 33 passes for 368 yards and 7 touchdowns. He retired from playing following the 1974 season.
Death John Isenbarger's death was announced on March 7, 2024. He was 76.
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Who was John Isenbarger?
American football player
When was John Isenbarger born?
John Isenbarger was born on 5 December 1947 in Muncie.
When did John Isenbarger die?
John Isenbarger died on 7 March 2024.
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John Isenbarger was an american football player and basketball player.
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John Isenbarger was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Isenbarger. https://biography.guide/john-isenbarger/
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