Ben Tamburello
American football player (born 1964)
American football player
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| Position: | Guard / center | ||||
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| Born: | (1964-09-09) September 9, 1964 (age 59) Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 278 lb (126 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Irondale (AL) Shades Valley | ||||
| College: | Auburn | ||||
| NFL draft: | 1987 / Round: 3 / Pick: 65 | ||||
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Ben Allen Tamburello, Jr. (born September 9, 1964) is a former American football guard and center who played for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1987–1991. He was drafted by the Eagles in the third round of the 1987 NFL Draft. He played college football at Auburn.
Early years
Tamburello was born in Birmingham, Alabama. He attended Shades Valley High School in Homewood, Alabama, and Tennessee Military Institute in Sweetwater, Tennessee.
College career
Tamburello was recruited by Paul "Bear" Bryant to play college football for Alabama, but decided to play for Auburn. He played for the Tigers from 1983–1986. In 1986, he was named a unanimous All-American. He won the SEC Lineman of the Year award in 1986 and was named a team captain.[1]
Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles
Tamburello was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round (65th overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft.[2] He played for the Eagles from 1987–1991.
After football
Tamburello works in real estate and resides in Birmingham with his wife, Katy, and his three children: Ben III, Anna and Julia.[1]
References
- ^ a b Bean, Josh (January 17, 2005). "WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Ben Tamburello: Former Auburn football player". Times Daily. Retrieved April 25, 2010.
- ^ "1987 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
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1986 College Football All-America Team consensus selections
- QB Vinny Testaverde
- RB D. J. Dozier
- RB Terrence Flagler
- RB Brent Fullwood
- RB Brad Muster
- RB Paul Palmer
- WR Cris Carter
- TE Keith Jackson
- OT John Clay
- OT Randy Dixon
- OT Danny Villa
- G Jeff Bregel
- C Ben Tamburello
- DL Jerome Brown
- DL Jason Buck
- DL Danny Noonan
- DL Reggie Rogers
- DL Tony Woods
- LB Cornelius Bennett
- LB Brian Bosworth
- LB Shane Conlan
- LB Chris Spielman
- DB Bennie Blades
- DB Thomas Everett
- DB Tim McDonald
- DB Garland Rivers
- DB Rod Woodson
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