Kirk Collins

Edward Kirk Collins (July 18, 1958 – February 22, 1984) was an American football defensive back in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round of the 1980 NFL draft. He played college football at Baylor.

Kirk Collins
No. 42
Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born:(1958-07-18)July 18, 1958
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Died:February 22, 1984(1984-02-22) (aged 25)
Anaheim, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:182 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:San Antonio (TX) Sam Houston
College:Baylor
NFL Draft:1980 / Round: 7 / Pick: 176
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:5
INT yards:113
Player stats at NFL.com

Collins was diagnosed with gastroesophageal cancer during the 1983 season, subsequently ending his career.[1] He died of the disease on February 22, 1984.[2]

References
  1. Rams Take On Their Toughest Opponent : Collins' Death by Cancer Spurs Johnson and Teammates to Action
  2. "KIRK COLLINS (Published 1984)". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2018-01-30.


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