Patrick McGuirk

Patrick McGuirk
No. 26
Position: Wide receiver / Defensive back
Personal information
Date of birth: July 22, 1967
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight: 190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College: California Polytechnic State
Undrafted: 1990
Career history
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena football statistics
Tackles: 286.5
Pass breakups: 81
Forced fumbles: 3
Interceptions: 29
Int return TDs: 1
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Patrick McGuirk (born July 22, 1967) is a former American football defensive back who played five seasons in the Arena Football League with the Fort Worth Cavalry and San Jose SaberCats. He first enrolled at the College of San Mateo before transferring to California Polytechnic State University. He was also a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks, Frankfurt Galaxy and San Francisco 49ers.

College career

College of San Mateo

McGuirk first played college football for the San Mateo Bulldogs from 1986 to 1988.[1] He earned All-Golden Gate Conference and team MVP honors.[2]

California Polytechnic State University

McGuirk transferred to play for the Cal Poly Mustangs. He recorded 42 tackles and an interception for the Mustangs.[2]

Professional career

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

McGuirk signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1990.[3]

Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks

McGuirk was drafted by the Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks in the eight round with the 75th pick in the 1991 WLAF Draft.[4]

Frankfurt Galaxy

McGuirk was selected by the Frankfurt Galaxy in the fifth round of the 1992 WLAF Draft.[5]

Fort Worth Cavalry

McGuirk played for the Fort Worth Cavalry in 1994. He recorded 54 tackles, 21 pass blocks, 2 forced fumbles and 5 interceptions for the Cavalry.[6]

San Francisco 49ers

McGuirk was a member of the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad in 1995. He was released by the 49ers in October 1995.[7]

San Jose SaberCats

McGuirk played for the San Jose SaberCats from 1995 to 1998, earning First Team All-Arena honors in 1995 and 1996.[8]

San Francisco 49ers

McGuirk spent time with the inSan Francisco 49ers 1996.[2][9]

References

  1. "Bulldog Nation". collegeofsanmateo.edu. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "McGuirk, Patrick ‘Pat’". n8d.com. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  3. "Pat McGuirk". tradingcarddb.com. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  4. Gay, Nancy (February 25, 1991). "Ucf's Ervin Goes 1st As Wlaf's Draft Ends". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  5. "1992 Frankfurt Galaxy World League Draft selections". worldleagueofamericanfootball.com. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  6. "Patrick McGuirk". arenafan.com. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  7. "Transactions". courant.com. October 4, 1995. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  8. "Patrick McGuirk". arenafan.com. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  9. Crumpacker, John (August 28, 1996). "49ers extend themselves for Rice". sfgate.com. Retrieved January 1, 2015.

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