Jeff Fuller (safety)
Jeff Fuller
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Date of birth |
(1962-08-08) August 8, 1962 |
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Place of birth |
Dallas, Texas |
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Career information |
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Position(s) |
S |
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Height |
6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
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Weight |
216 lb (98 kg) |
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College |
Texas A&M |
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High school |
Franklin D. Roosevelt High School |
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NFL draft |
1984 / Round: 5 / Pick: 139 |
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Career history |
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As player |
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(1984–1989) |
San Francisco 49ers |
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Career highlights and awards |
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Pro Bowls |
1985 |
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Career stats |
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Interceptions |
10 |
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INT yards |
104 |
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Fumble recoveries |
5 |
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Sacks |
9 |
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Games played |
71 |
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Games started |
34 |
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Jeffery Avery Fuller (born August 8, 1962) is a former professional American football safety who played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1984 to 1989. He played in two Super Bowls as a member of the 49ers.
Fuller suffered a career-ending spinal injury in October, 1989 against the New England Patriots at Stanford Stadium. The game was played at Stanford University due to the Loma Prieta earthquake that damaged Candlestick Park. All-Pro safety Ronnie Lott stated Jeff Fuller was one of the hardest hitting safeties in the NFL. While he is able to walk, he is no longer able to use one of his arms.[1][2][3][4]
Fuller's son, Jeffrey Fuller, is currently playing for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League.
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