John Tanner (gridiron football, born 1945)

John Vance Tanner (March 8, 1945 – February 5, 2009) was a gridiron football linebacker, defensive end and tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football and basketball at Tennessee Tech.

John Tanner
No. 85, 53
Position:Linebacker
Defensive end
Tight end
Personal information
Born:(1945-03-08)March 8, 1945
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Died:February 5, 2009(2009-02-05) (aged 63)
Merritt Island, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:241 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Cocoa
(Cocoa, Florida)
College:Tennessee Tech
NFL draft:1971 / Round: 9 / Pick: 221
Career history
  • San Diego Chargers (1971)
  • Toronto Argonauts (1972)
  • New England Patriots (19731975)
  • Montreal Alouettes (1976)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:3
Receiving yards:29
Receiving touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR
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