Quick Info
| Profession | American professional football player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 13/01/1961 |
| Age | 25 years (died on 30, Aug, 1986) |
| Birthplace | Honolulu, Hawaii, USA |
| Date of Death | 30/08/1986 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | John Davis Tuggle |
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| Known For | Final pick of the 1983 NFL Draft; played for the New York Giants |
| Notable Fact | Nicknamed 'Mr. Irrelevant' as the last pick in the 1983 NFL Draft |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
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| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Independence High School, San Jose, California |
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| College | University of California, Berkeley |
Personal Life
| Birth Place | Honolulu, Hawaii |
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| Death Place | Tijuana, Mexico |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
Family
| Mother | Anita Faye |
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Career
| College Career | Played college football for the California Golden Bears |
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| NFL Career | Played one season with the New York Giants in 1983 |
| Draft | 1983 NFL Draft, 12th round, 335th overall pick |
| Career Highlights | Named the Giants' Special Teams Player of the Year in his rookie season |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was the final pick in the 1983 NFL Draft. | |
| 2. He played as a running back/fullback. | |
| 3. His NFL career ended after a cancer diagnosis. | |
| 4. He died at age 25 in 1986. |