John Isenbarger
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||||
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| Born | December 5, 1947 Muncie, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Died | March 2024 (aged 76) | ||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight | 203 lb (92 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | Muncie Central | ||||||||||
| College | Indiana | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1970: 2nd round, 48th overall pick | ||||||||||
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John Phillips Isenbarger (December 5, 1947 – March 2024) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Indiana Hoosiers.
Football career
College football
Isenbarger played college football at Indiana University Bloomington.[1][2]
Professional football
Isenbarger played four seasons for the San Francisco 49ers between 1970 and 1973.[3] In 1974, he signed with the Hawaiians of the upstart World Football League (WFL) where he had his best season as a pro catching 33 passes for 368 yards and 7 touchdowns. He retired from playing following the 1974 season.[4]
Death
John Isenbarger's death was announced on March 7, 2024. He was 76.[5]
References
- ^ "Indiana University Athletics Hall Of Fame: John Isenbarger". iuhoosiers.com. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ Glenesk, Matthew (March 8, 2024). "'Punt, John, punt!' John Isenbarger died. He helped lead IU football to only Rose Bowl". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ "John Isenbarger Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "John Isenbarger". nasljerseys.com. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
- ^ McCarty, Andrew (March 7, 2024). "Former San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver Dead At 76". thespun.com. Retrieved March 8, 2024.