Curley Culp

Curley Culp
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Culp playing with the Chiefs in Super Bowl IV
No. 61, 78, 77
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:(1946-03-10)March 10, 1946
Yuma, Arizona, U.S.
Died:November 27, 2021(2021-11-27) (aged 75)
Pearland, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school:Yuma Union (Yuma, Arizona)
College:Arizona State
NFL draft:1968 / round: 2 / pick: 31
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Forced fumbles:14
Fumble recoveries:10
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Medal record
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Arizona State Sun Devils
NCAA Division I Championships
Gold medal – first place 1967 Kent Heavyweight
Culp (right) stopping a Vikings running play during Super Bowl IV

Curley Culp (March 10, 1946 – November 27, 2021) was an American professional football defensive tackle in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arizona State University, where he was also an NCAA heavyweight wrestling champion. He played football professionally in the AFL for the Kansas City Chiefs in 1968 and 1969, and in the NFL for the Chiefs, Houston Oilers, and Detroit Lions. He was an AFL All-Star in 1969 and a six-time AFCNFC Pro Bowler.


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