Dewey Brundage
Jean Dewey Brundage (born October 1, 1931 – July 7, 2022) was an American former professional football player from Alhambra, California.
| No. 83 | |||
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||
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| Born: | October 1, 1931 Alhambra, California | ||
| Died: | July 7, 2022 (aged 90) Orem, Utah | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||
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| High school: | El Monte (CA) | ||
| College: | BYU | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1954 / Round: 22 / Pick: 265 | ||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||
Background
Early life
Brundage was born as the youngest of four children to Frank and Georgia Brundage on October 1, 1931.[1]
Career
Brundage played for Brigham Young University as an end for the Brigham Young Cougars. He was nominated in 1953 for the Associated Press all-America football team.[2] He was a defensive end (#83) for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL for one season in 1954, before being inducted into the US Army in early 1955.[3] He acted as coach for the Manti High School Templars from 1980 to 1981 with a season score of 3 wins and 15 losses.[4]
Personal life
He is married to Katherine Brundage and has four children.[1]
Death
He died on July 7, 2022, in Orem, Utah.[5]
References
- Staff writer (October 2, 2011). "Dewey Brundage 80th". Daily Herald. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
- Pitman, Frank (November 3, 1953). "Four Utes Top Skyliners Tabbed For All-American Consideration". Deseret News. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
- Livingston, Pat (March 6, 1955). "Three Candidates Latest To Join Club; Center Also Signs". The Pittsburgh Press. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
- Edward, James (July 31, 2012). "High school football: Manti Templars 2012 preview". Deseret News. Retrieved April 27, 2013.
- Staff writer (July 22, 2022). "J. Dewey Brundage Obituary". Daily Herald.