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John Glenn Grimsley (February 25, 1962 – February 6, 2008) was an American linebacker in the National Football League who played for seven seasons for the Houston Oilers.

John Grimsley

No. 59
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1962-02-25)February 25, 1962 Canton, Ohio
Died:	February 6, 2008(2008-02-06) (aged 45) Missouri City, Texas
Career information
High school:	McKinley
College:	Kentucky
NFL Draft:	1984 / Round: 6 / Pick: 141
Career history
Houston Oilers (1984–1990) Miami Dolphins (1991–1993)
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowl (1988) All-Pro (1989)
Career NFL statistics
Sacks: 2 Interceptions: 1 Games: 133
Player stats at NFL.com

Grimsley was born in Canton, Ohio, where he graduated from McKinley High School. He played college football at Kentucky under coach Jerry Claiborne.

Grimsley was selected to the Pro Bowl after the 1988 season. In 1991, he was traded to the Miami Dolphins and stayed there until he retired in 1993.[1]

He died of an accidental gunshot wound at his home in Missouri City, Texas on February 6, 2008.[2] After his death, he was found to have chronic traumatic encephalopathy as a result of his football career.[3]

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