Howard Andrew Spiva was an American football player for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League.
10 Facts About Andy Spiva
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Andy Spiva appeared in 13 games for the Falcons in 1977.
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Andy Spiva was born on February 6,1955, in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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Andy Spiva attended Chamblee High School in Chamblee, Georgia and the University of Tennessee.
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Andy Spiva was drafted by the St Louis Cardinals in the fifth round of the 1977 NFL draft.
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Andy Spiva was released by St Louis that year when the team made its final preseason cuts.
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Andy Spiva was signed by the Atlanta Falcons shortly thereafter.
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Andy Spiva played in 13 games for the Falcons in 1977.
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Andy Spiva underwent surgery to repair torn ligaments a few days after sustaining the injury.
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Andy Spiva died at Northside Hospital that day after sustaining head and chest injuries.