Eric Cunningham (American football)

Eric Allan Cunningham (March 16, 1957 – January 22, 1995) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the New York Jets. He played college football at Penn State University.[1][2]

Eric Cunningham
No. 68
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born:(1957-03-16)March 16, 1957
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Died:January 22, 1995(1995-01-22) (aged 37)
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:257 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school:South (OH)
College:Penn State
NFL draft:1979 / Round: 4 / Pick: 96
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

Early life

Cunningham attended at South High School in Akron, Ohio.[3]

College career

Cunningham attended and played college football at the Penn State from 1975 to 1978.[4]

Professional career

Cunningham was selected in the fourth round (#96 overall) of the 1979 NFL Draft by the New York Jets.

Personal life

Cunningham died at the age of 37 on January 22, 1995, in New Haven, Connecticut.

References

  1. "Eric Cunningham Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  2. "Eric Cunningham, G". Nfl.com. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  3. "Eric A. Cunningham". Summit County Sports Hall of Fame.com. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  4. "All-PennState_1970-79". Nittanyanthology.com. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
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