Pio Sagapolutele
Pio Alika Sagapolutele (November 28, 1969 – June 7, 2009) was an American football defensive tackle who played seven seasons in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns,[1] the New England Patriots, and the New Orleans Saints. He started in Super Bowl XXXI for the New England Patriots. He played college football at San Diego State University.
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| Position: | Defensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 28, 1969 American Samoa |
| Died: | June 7, 2009 (aged 39) Chandler, Arizona |
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight: | 297 lb (135 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | San Diego State |
| NFL Draft: | 1991 / Round: 4 / Pick: 85 |
| Career history | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
He was born in American Samoa and died of an aneurysm on June 7, 2009, in Chandler, Arizona where he lived.[2][3] Following his death his wife sued the National Football League and football helmet maker Riddell Inc. alleging that his death was caused by brain injuries.[4]
References
- "Former Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Pio Sagapolutele dead at age 39". Browns. 8 June 2009. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
- Sagapolutele, Pats Super Bowl team starter, dead Archived 2009-06-11 at the Wayback Machine Associated Press
- "Former Patriots DT Pio Sagapolutele dies at the age of 39". New England Patriots. 8 June 2009. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
- "Widow of Pio Sagapolutele is suing NFL & Riddell over 'wrongful' death". Samoa News. 27 February 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
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