Terry Tautolo Explained

Terry Tautolo
Number:58, 50, 52, 55
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:30 August 1954
Birth Place:Corona, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:232
College:UCLA
Draftyear:1976
Draftround:13
Draftpick:353
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Sacks
Statvalue1:2.0
Statlabel2:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue2:2
Statlabel3:Interceptions
Statvalue3:1
Pfr:TautTe20

Terry Lynn Tautolo (born August 30, 1954) is a former American football linebacker who played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins. He played college football at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and was drafted in the 13th round of the 1976 NFL draft.

On December 16, 2013, GQ.com's internet show "Casualties of the Gridiron" reported that Tautolo was homeless and involved in substance abuse.[1] Tautolo's former teammates learned of his dire situation and put out a call for help. With the help of his former UCLA teammate Brent Boyd and head coach Dick Vermeil and the NFLPA, he turned his life around and currently works with special needs children.[2]

Personal life

Tautolo is the older brother of former NFL offensive guard, John Tautolo.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Watch Casualties of the Gridiron – From Super Bowl Champion to Homeless Retiree – GQ Video – CNE. GQ Videos.
  2. News: Former NFL player tackles homelessness after living under LA freeway. CBS. September 26, 2014.