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Former Giants, Rams, USC Star Dies at 69

Former Giants, Rams, USC Star Dies at 69

Summary

Myron Lapka, a former NFL player and USC standout, passed away at the age of 69 due to cancer. He played in the NFL for the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams before becoming a Hollywood stuntman.

Key Facts

  • Myron Lapka was a former football player who attended USC.
  • He played in the NFL for the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Rams.
  • Lapka passed away at the age of 69 after battling cancer.
  • Before NFL, he was a key player for USC's Trojans and helped the team achieve a strong record.
  • USC didn't initially recruit Lapka, so he had to deliver his game tapes personally to gain attention.
  • He was drafted by the New York Giants in the 1980 NFL draft.
  • After retiring from football, Lapka worked as a stuntman in Hollywood.

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