Reggie Lewis
American sportsperson and gridiron football player
About Reggie Lewis
Lived 1954 – 2008 (aged 54). Reggie Lewis was an American american football player and canadian football player.
Reginald Anthony Lewis (January 20, 1954 – September 19, 2008) was an American professional football defensive lineman who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints. He was selected in the 16th round of the 1976 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers, but chose to play in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Calgary Stampeders and Toronto Argonauts, where he was a three time All-Star.
Lewis played college football at University of Oregon and San Diego State University. He died in September 2008 at the age of 54.
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Who was Reggie Lewis?
American sportsperson and gridiron football player (1954-2008)
When was Reggie Lewis born?
Reggie Lewis was born on 20 January 1954 in New Orleans.
When did Reggie Lewis die?
Reggie Lewis died on 19 September 2008.
What was Reggie Lewis's occupation?
Reggie Lewis was an american football player and canadian football player.
What nationality was Reggie Lewis?
Reggie Lewis was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Reggie Lewis (defensive lineman)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Reggie Lewis. https://biography.guide/reggie-lewis-american-football-player/
MLA: "Reggie Lewis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/reggie-lewis-american-football-player/.
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