Garth TenNapel was born on March 27,1954 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League.
10 Facts About Garth TenNapel
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Garth TenNapel's career ended after his third NFL season when he suffered severe injuries in an automobile accident.
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Garth TenNapel was designated Lineman of the Week by the Associated Press after the LSU game.
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Garth TenNapel played in the Liberty Bowl that year against USC.
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Garth TenNapel was selected in the 7th round of the 1976 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions.
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Garth TenNapel was battling to make the active roster that year when he returned a punt for a touchdown and returned an interception to the opposing three yard line in a preseason game against Baltimore.
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Garth TenNapel played in 14 games for the Lions in 1976 and another 14 games in 1977.
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Garth TenNapel was traded to the Falcons after the 1977 season.
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Garth TenNapel was comatose for more than three weeks and lost more than 50 pounds after the accident.
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In December 1979, Garth TenNapel announced his retirement, saying that although he had improved, his speed had never returned during his rehabilitation.