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Shawn Lee

1966 – 2011

American football defensive tackle

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About Shawn Lee

Lived 1966 – 2011 (aged 44). Shawn Lee was an American american football player.

Shawn Swaboda Lee (October 24, 1966 – February 26, 2011) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle for 11 seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1988–89), Miami Dolphins (1990–91), San Diego Chargers (1992–97), and Chicago Bears in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by Tampa Bay in the sixth round of the 1988 NFL draft. He played college football for the North Alabama Lions. Lee started in Super Bowl XXIX for the Chargers. He and fellow Chargers lineman Reuben Davis were nicknamed "The Two Tons of Fun".

Lee attended the University of North Alabama as a communications major. He was a co-founder of the Players Community Resource Center.

Lee, who had been struggling with diabetes for the past few years, died on February 26, 2011, from cardiac arrest brought on by double pneumonia. Lee was 44.

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Education
Erasmus Hall High School
Also known as
Shawn Swaboda Lee

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Shawn Lee?

American football defensive tackle (1966-2011)

When was Shawn Lee born?

Shawn Lee was born on 24 October 1966 in Brooklyn.

When did Shawn Lee die?

Shawn Lee died on 26 February 2011 in Raleigh.

What was Shawn Lee's occupation?

Shawn Lee was an american football player.

What nationality was Shawn Lee?

Shawn Lee was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Shawn Lee

· Wikidata: Q7491400

· DBpedia: Shawn Lee (American football)

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