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Position: | Defensive tackle |
Personal information | |
Born: | November 28, 1969 American Samoa |
Died: | June 7, 2009 Chandler, Arizona, U.S. | (aged 39)
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 | |
Player stats at PFR |
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 was drafted by the Browns in the fourth round of the 1991 NFL Draft.[2] He started in Super Bowl XXXI for the New England Patriots. He played college football at San Diego State University.
He was born in American Samoa and died of an aneurysm on June 7, 2009, in Chandler, Arizona, where he lived.[3][4] 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.[5]