Pio Sagapolutele Explained

Birth Date:November 28, 1969
Birth Place:American Samoa
Death Place:Chandler, Arizona, U.S.
Number:75, 99
Position:Defensive tackle
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lb:297
College:San Diego State
Draftyear:1991
Draftround:4
Draftpick:85
Pastteams:
Pfr:S/SagaPi20

Pio Alika Sagapolutele (November 28, 1969 – June 7, 2009) was an American football defensive tackle who played seven seasons in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns,[1] the New England Patriots, and the New Orleans Saints. He was drafted by the Browns in the fourth round of the 1991 NFL Draft.[2] He started in Super Bowl XXXI for the New England Patriots. He played college football at San Diego State University.

He was born in American Samoa and died of an aneurysm on June 7, 2009, in Chandler, Arizona, where he lived.[3] [4] Following his death his wife sued the National Football League and football helmet maker Riddell Inc. alleging that his death was caused by brain injuries.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Pio Sagapolutele dead at age 39 . Browns . 8 June 2009 . 6 January 2022.
  2. Web site: 1991 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-07 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9662458/Sagapolutele,-Pats-Super-Bowl-team-starter,-dead Sagapolutele, Pats Super Bowl team starter, dead
  4. Web site: Former Patriots DT Pio Sagapolutele dies at the age of 39 . New England Patriots . 8 June 2009 . 6 January 2022.
  5. Web site: Widow of Pio Sagapolutele is suing NFL & Riddell over 'wrongful' death . Samoa News . 27 February 2017 . 6 January 2022.