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John Foruria

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John Foruria
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PositionDefensive back
Personal information
Born(1944-11-26)November 26, 1944
Emmett, Idaho, U.S.
DiedMay 3, 2017(2017-05-03) (aged 72)
Emmett, Idaho, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolEmmett (ID)
CollegeIdaho (1963-1966)
NFL draft1967: 8th round, 192nd overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Foruria (November 26, 1944 – May 3, 2017) was an American professional football defensive back. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1967 to 1968,12 and college football at the University of Idaho as a quarterback.

Later a fruit broker for decades in his hometown of Emmett, Idaho, Foruria died there in 2017 at age 72.3

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References

  1. "John Foruria Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  2. "John Foruria, DB". Nfl.com. Retrieved April 24, 2020.
  3. "John Foruria Obituary - Emmett, ID | Idaho Statesman". Legacy.com. Retrieved April 24, 2020.