Sunday, October 31, 2010

Woody Peoples, Former NFL Lineman, Dies at 67

Milton Kentby Milton Kent

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Woody Peoples deadWoody Peoples, a key member of the Philadelphia Eagles' offensive line on their 1980 NFC title-winning team and a two-time Pro Bowl selection, died Tuesday in his hometown of Birmingham, Ala.

Peoples, who was 67, played 168 games over 13 seasons in the NFL, following two years of service in the U.S. Army and a collegiate career at Grambling. After his rookie NFL season, when he was a reserve, Peoples made 153 of 155 possible starts.

 

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