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Steve Meilinger

1930 – 2015

American football player

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About Steve Meilinger

Lived 1930 – 2015 (aged 84). Steve Meilinger was an American american football player.

Stephen Frank Meilinger (December 12, 1930 – September 14, 2015) was an American professional football end who played professionally in the National Football League before joining the United States Marshals Service, during which time he served as one of the federal officers employed by the United States Federal Witness Protection Program during its early days.

He subsequently rose through the ranks to become chief deputy for the Marshals' Eastern District of Kentucky.

Biography Meilinger played college football at the University of Kentucky and was drafted in the first round of the 1954 NFL draft. He then went on to a National Football League (NFL) career, playing for the Washington Redskins, the Green Bay Packers, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Following his NFL career, Meilinger joined the United States Marshals Service. During his Marshals Service career, he was one of the original agents for the United States Federal Witness Protection Program, and eventually was promoted to chief deputy for the Eastern District of Kentucky, where he served until his retirement.

Honors In 2014, Meilinger was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Death Meilinger died in Lexington, Kentucky, on September 14, 2015, at the age of 84.

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Education
University of Kentucky, Fork Union Military Academy
Also known as
Stephen Frank Meilinger

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Steve Meilinger?

American football player (1930-2015)

When was Steve Meilinger born?

Steve Meilinger was born on 12 December 1930 in Bethlehem.

When did Steve Meilinger die?

Steve Meilinger died on 14 September 2015 in Lexington.

What was Steve Meilinger's occupation?

Steve Meilinger was an american football player.

What nationality was Steve Meilinger?

Steve Meilinger was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Steve Meilinger

· Wikidata: Q7613354

· DBpedia: Steve Meilinger

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