Henry Childs
Henry Childs (April 16, 1951 – June 3, 2016) was an American football tight end in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, Los Angeles Rams, and the Green Bay Packers. He was a Pro Bowl player in 1979.
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| Born: | April 16, 1951 Thomasville, Georgia |
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| Died: | June 3, 2016 (aged 65) Thomasville, Georgia |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Tight end |
| College | Kansas State |
| NFL draft | 1974 / Round: 5 / Pick 109 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1974 | Atlanta Falcons |
| 1974–1980 | New Orleans Saints |
| 1981 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 1984 | Green Bay Packers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls | 1979 |
| Honors | New Orleans Saints HOF |
Childs was inducted into the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame in 1994.
On June 3, 2016, he had a massive heart attack while driving in his car and was pronounced dead at the age of 65 in Thomasville, Georgia.[1]
References
- Triplett, Mike (June 4, 2016). "Henry Childs, former Saints TE, dies at age 65". ESPN.com. Retrieved June 6, 2016.
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