November 28, 2024

A former Miami Dolphins linebacker who made the team as an undrafted free agent died on Friday at the age of 80.

He was a talented athlete from Minnesota who played multiple sports before having to retire after being involved in a famous airplane crash.

Former Miami Dolphins LB Bob Bruggers died
Per Joel Rippel with the Star Tribune, Bob Bruggers died in Florida. He was a standout high school athlete in Minnesota before playing basketball and football for the Golden Gophers:

Bruggers appeared in 57 games and started in 21 games. He recorded one sack, two interceptions, and one fumble recovery in his six-year NFL career. Bruggers went into wrestling following his football career.

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