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John Saunders

1950 – 2001

American football player (born 1950)

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About John Saunders

Lived 1950 – 2001 (aged 50). John Saunders was an American canadian football player, american football player and basketball player.

John Wesley Saunders III (born April 29, 1950 – February 11, 2001) was an American football defensive back. He played for the Buffalo Bills in 1972 and the San Francisco 49ers in 1974 and 1975.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Toledo
Also known as
John Wesley Saunders III

People in John Saunders's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Saunders?

American football player (born 1950)

When was John Saunders born?

John Saunders was born on 29 April 1950 in Toledo.

When did John Saunders die?

John Saunders died on 11 February 2001.

What was John Saunders's occupation?

John Saunders was a canadian football player, american football player and basketball player.

What nationality was John Saunders?

John Saunders was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Saunders

· Wikidata: Q48460583

· DBpedia: John Saunders (American football)

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Saunders. https://biography.guide/john-saunders-canadian-football-player/

MLA: "John Saunders." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-saunders-canadian-football-player/.

Chicago: "John Saunders." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-saunders-canadian-football-player/.

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