Fred Dean

American football player (1955-2020)

Frederick Rudolph Dean (February 24, 1952 – October 14, 2020) was an American former professional football player. He was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Fred Dean
No. 71, 74
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born:(1952-02-24)February 24, 1952
Arcadia, Louisiana, U.S.
Died:October 14, 2020(2020-10-14) (aged 68)
near Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Ruston (Ruston, Louisiana)
College:Louisiana Tech
NFL Draft:1975 / Round: 2 / Pick: 33
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:141
Games started:83
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

His career started with the San Diego Chargers in 1975 and ended with the San Francisco 49ers after the 1985 season. A two-time first-team All-Pro and a four-time Pro Bowler, he won two Super Bowls with the 49ers.

On October 8, 2020, Dean was diagnosed with COVID-19 and hospitalized in West Monroe, Louisiana.[1] He died a few days later on October 14 while being airlifted from West Monroe to Jackson, Mississippi at the age of 68.[2]

References change

  1. "49ers Hall of Famer Fred Dean hospitalized with coronavirus, former teammate says". Mercury News. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  2. Reports: Hall of Fame defensive end Fred Dean dies of COVID-19 at 68