Jesse Sapolu
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| Jesse Sapolu | |
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| Position(s): Offensive Lineman |
Jersey #(s): 61 |
| Born: March 10, 1961 Lā'ie, Hawai'i |
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| Career Information | |
| Year(s): 1983–1997 | |
| NFL Draft: 1983 / Round: 11 / Pick: 289 | |
| College: Hawaii | |
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| Career Stats | |
| Games played | 182 |
| Games started | 154 |
| Fumble recoveries | 1 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Career Highlights and Awards | |
Manase Jesse Sapolu (born March 10, 1961, Lā'ie, Hawai'i) is a former football player in the National Football League. Sapolu played both center and offensive guard, and spent his entire career in a San Francisco 49ers uniform.
Jesse Sapolu attended Farrington High School and the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. Standing 6 feet 4 inches, 278 lbs., was selected by the Oakland Invaders in the 17th round (199th pick overall) of 1983 USFL draft, and selected by San Francisco 49ers in 11th round (289th pick overall) of 1983 NFL draft. He signed with the San Francisco 49ers on July 10, 1983.
Known as the "quiet man", he is a true gentleman and an ironman of his time. Jesse is one of six 49ers to own four Super Bowl Championship Rings (1984, 1988, 1989, and 1994). He earned Pro Bowl honors in 1993 and 1994.
Retiring in 1997, Jesse remains in California. He remains active in community as well with the San Francisco 49ers Alumni.
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Categories: 1961 births | Living people | Samoan Americans | Samoan players of American football | People from Hawaii | Hawaii Warriors football players | San Francisco 49ers players | National Conference Pro Bowl players | University of Hawaii alumni | American football offensive guards | American football centers
