Harold McLinton
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| Harold McLinton | |
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| Position(s): Linebacker |
Jersey #(s): 53 |
| Born: July 1, 1947 Fort Valley, Georgia |
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| Died: October 31, 1980 (aged 33) Washington, D.C. |
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| Career Information | |
| Year(s): 1969–1978 | |
| NFL Draft: 1969 / Round: 6 / Pick: 139 | |
| College: Southern | |
| Professional Teams | |
| Career Stats | |
| Games played | 127 |
| Interceptions | 4 |
| Touchdowns | 1 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Career Highlights and Awards | |
Harold Lucious McLinton (July 1, 1947 – October 31, 1980) was an American football player who played linebacker in the National Football League with the Washington Redskins from 1969 to 1978.
McLinton was drafted by the Redskins in the 1969 NFL Draft out of Southern University in the sixth round. He spent entire 10-year career with the Redskins, playing in 127 games. He was a key contributor on the 1972 NFC Championship team. He finished his career with four interceptions and one touchdown. McLinton died in October 31, 1980 at the age of 33 from complications resulting from massive injuries for being struck by a passing car at Interstate 295 in Southeast Washington.
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