Scott Fox (American football)

Scott Fox
No. 59
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born(1963-12-28)December 28, 1963
Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedJune 16, 2015(2015-06-16) (aged 51)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight222 lb (101 kg)
Career information
High schoolClinton
(Clinton, Tennessee)
CollegeAustin Peay State
NFL draft1987: undrafted
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Sacks1.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Scott Fox (December 28, 1963 – June 16, 2015)[1] was an American professional football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was a replacement player for the Houston Oilers during the players strike in the 1987 NFL season. He played football at Clinton Senior High School in Clinton, Tennessee, graduating in 1981. He played college football at Austin Peay State. He was 6'2" and weighed 222 lbs. in his playing time.

Personal life

Fox was born on December 28, 1963 in Knoxville, Tennessee and attended Clinton High School. After leaving football, he worked in car sales, and lived in Nashville, Tennessee. He was married and had three daughters. He died on June 16, 2015.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Obituary for SCOTT FOX". The Tennessean. June 21, 2015. pp. 17A. Retrieved October 19, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.