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Keith Simons

1954 – 2017

American football player

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Lived 1954 – 2017 (aged 63). Keith Simons was an American american football player.

Keith Michael Simons (April 26, 1954 – July 26, 2017) was an American professional football player. He was a defensive tackle who played for the Kansas City Chiefs and St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Minnesota.

Simons was selected by the Chiefs with the 63rd pick in the third round of the 1976 NFL draft. He was placed on the injured reserve list in October after tearing knee ligaments in a game against the Miami Dolphins. Simons played in 6 games for the Chiefs during the regular season in 1976, starting all 6. He was signed by the Cardinals in September 1978 and played two seasons for the Cardinals as a backup nose tackle, getting into 29 games. Diagnosed with bladder and lung cancer earlier in the year, he died on July 26, 2017, at the age of 63.

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University of Minnesota, Belleville High School
Also known as
Keith Michael Simons

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Keith Simons?

American football player (1954-2017)

When was Keith Simons born?

Keith Simons was born on 26 April 1954 in Ypsilanti.

When did Keith Simons die?

Keith Simons died on 26 July 2017 in Saint Paul.

What was Keith Simons's occupation?

Keith Simons was an american football player.

What nationality was Keith Simons?

Keith Simons was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Keith Simons

· Wikidata: Q20985268

· DBpedia: Keith Simons

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