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Marv McFadden

1930 – 2007

American football player

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About Marv McFadden

Lived 1930 – 2007 (aged 77). Marv McFadden was an American american football player.

Marvin Gene McFadden (January 18, 1930 – December 22, 2007) was an American professional football player. He played college football as a tackle for the Michigan State Spartans (1950–1951) and professional football as a guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1953, 1956).

Early life McFadden was born in Columbus City, Iowa, in 1930. He attended Eastern High School in Lansing, Michigan.

Michigan State

He played college football at the tackle position for the Michigan State Spartans in 1950 and 1951. His blocking was a key to the rush offense of the undefeated 1951 Michigan State team that was recognized as national champion. His professional football career was interrupted by two years of military service as a lieutenant with the U.S. Army in Germany. After completing his military service, McFadden won a spot as a starter at guard with the Steelers. He appeared in a total of 24 NFL games, 22 of them as a starter. He died in 2007 at Venice, Florida.

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Education
Eastern High School, Michigan State University
Also known as
Marvin Gene McFadden

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Marv McFadden?

American football player (1930-2007)

When was Marv McFadden born?

Marv McFadden was born on 18 January 1930 in Columbus City.

When did Marv McFadden die?

Marv McFadden died on 22 December 2007 in Venice.

What was Marv McFadden's occupation?

Marv McFadden was an american football player.

What nationality was Marv McFadden?

Marv McFadden was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Marv McFadden

· Wikidata: Q21598267

· DBpedia: Marv McFadden

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