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John Macaulay

b. 1959

American football player

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Born 1959. John Macaulay is an American american football player.

John Dunn Macaulay (born April 27, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a center for two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the eleventh round of the 1982 NFL draft after playing college football for the Stanford Cardinal. He was a member of the 49ers team that won Super Bowl XIX.

Early life and college John Dunn Macaulay was born on April 27, 1959, in San Diego, California. He earned Associated Press first-team All-Pac-10 honors in 1980 and Coaches second-team All-Pac-10 honors in 1978 and 1981.

Professional career Macaulay was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 11th round, with the 294th overall pick, of the 1982 NFL draft. He was released by the Packers on August 30, 1982.

Macaulay signed with the San Francisco 49ers on May 20, 1983. Macaulay played in three games for the 49ers during the 1984 season. In June 2013, Macaulay had his Super Bowl ring returned to him after he had left it in an airport bathroom earlier in the day.

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Bonita Vista High School
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John Dunn Macaulay

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Who is John Macaulay?

American football player

When was John Macaulay born?

John Macaulay was born on 27 April 1959 in San Diego.

What is John Macaulay's occupation?

John Macaulay is an american football player.

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John Macaulay is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Macaulay

· Wikidata: Q17484462

· DBpedia: John Macaulay (American football)

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