Edward Kirk Collins (July 18, 1958 – February 22, 1984) was an American football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round of the 1980 NFL draft. He played college football at Baylor.
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||
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| Born: | July 18, 1958 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | ||||
| Died: | February 22, 1984 (aged 25) Anaheim, California, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 182 lb (83 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Sam Houston (San Antonio, Texas) | ||||
| College: | Baylor | ||||
| NFL draft: | 1980 / round: 7 / pick: 176 | ||||
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Collins was diagnosed with gastroesophageal cancer during the 1983 season, subsequently ending his career.[1] He died of the disease on February 22, 1984.[2]
References
edit- ^ Rams Take On Their Toughest Opponent : Collins' Death by Cancer Spurs Johnson and Teammates to Action
- ^ "KIRK COLLINS (Published 1984)". The New York Times. Archived from the original on January 30, 2018.
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