About John Kapele
Lived 1937 – 2017 (aged 79). John Kapele was an American american football player.
John Kapele (October 19, 1937 – June 28, 2017) was an American football defensive end and defensive tackle. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1960 to 1962 and for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1962.
He died on June 28, 2017, in Kaneohe, Hawaii at age 79.
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Who was John Kapele?
American football player (1937-2017)
When was John Kapele born?
John Kapele was born on 19 October 1937 in Honolulu.
When did John Kapele die?
John Kapele died on 28 June 2017 in Kaneohe.
What was John Kapele's occupation?
John Kapele was an american football player.
What nationality was John Kapele?
John Kapele was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Kapele. https://biography.guide/john-kapele/
MLA: "John Kapele." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-kapele/.
Chicago: "John Kapele." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-kapele/.
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