About Troy Archer
Lived 1955 – 1979 (aged 24). Troy Archer was an American american football player.
James Troy Archer (January 16, 1955 – June 22, 1979) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle for three seasons with the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He began playing football at age six after his father forged his birth certificate to show he was eight years old.
He played football at California High School in Whittier, California where he was smaller in stature than would be expected from a professional football player. After high school, he grew significantly while playing college football at Rio Hondo College and the University of Colorado, Boulder.
A resident of Guttenberg, New Jersey, Archer was killed in an auto accident during training camp.
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Who was Troy Archer?
American football player (1955-1979)
When was Troy Archer born?
Troy Archer was born on 16 January 1955 in Glendale.
When did Troy Archer die?
Troy Archer died on 22 June 1979 in North Bergen.
What was Troy Archer's occupation?
Troy Archer was an american football player.
What nationality was Troy Archer?
Troy Archer was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Troy Archer. https://biography.guide/troy-archer/
MLA: "Troy Archer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/troy-archer/.
Chicago: "Troy Archer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/troy-archer/.
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