John McGeever

American football player (1939–2022)

American football player
John McGeever
No. 47
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born:(1939-02-14)February 14, 1939
Bogalusa, Louisiana, U.S.
Died:December 5, 2022(2022-12-05) (aged 83)
Career information
High school:John Carroll Catholic (Birmingham, Alabama)
College:Auburn
NFL draft:1962 / Round: 6 / Pick: 83
AFL draft:1962 / Round: 7 / Pick: 50
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:67
Interceptions:11
Touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

John McGeever (February 14, 1939 – December 5, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a cornerback in the American Football League (AFL).

McGeever was drafted in the 7th round by the Denver Broncos in the 1962 AFL Draft after playing college football for the Auburn University. From 1962 to 1965, McGeever played for the Broncos, then for the Miami Dolphins in 1966.

McGeever died on December 5, 2022, at the age of 83.[1]

References

  1. ^ "John McGeever Obituary". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved 8 December 2022.
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Philadelphia Eagles 1962 NFL draft selections
  • Pete Case
  • Pat Holmes
  • Bill Byrne
  • Gus Gonzales
  • John McGeever
  • Jim Perkins
  • Frank Budd
  • Ralph Smith
  • Bob Butler
  • Jim Skaggs
  • George Horne
  • Larry Thompson
  • George McKinney
  • Jim Schwab
  • Mike Woulfe
  • Jerry Mazzanti
  • Mike Martin
  • Tom Larscheid
  • Harold Ericksen
  • Ron Turner
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Denver Broncos 1962 AFL draft selections
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Miami Dolphins 1966 inaugural season roster


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