George Edward Seals (October 2, 1942 – May 6, 2022)[1] was an American football offensive and defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins, Chicago Bears, and the Kansas City Chiefs.

George Seals
No. 71, 67
Born:(1942-10-02)October 2, 1942
Higginsville, Missouri, U.S.
Died:May 6, 2022(2022-05-06) (aged 79)
Career information
Position(s)Defensive tackle
Offensive guard
Offensive tackle
CollegeMissouri
AFL draft1964, round: 8, pick: 64
(by the San Diego Chargers)
NFL draft1964, round: 4, pick: 52
(by the New York Giants)
Career history
As player
1964Washington Redskins
1965–1971Chicago Bears
1972–1973Kansas City Chiefs
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Biography

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Seals was born in Higginsville, Missouri. He played college football at the University of Missouri and was drafted in the fourth round of the 1964 NFL draft by the New York Giants. Seals was also selected in the eighth round of the 1964 AFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. His son Dan Seals lost to Mark Kirk in 2006 and 2008 and also lost to Bob Dold in 2010 for the 10th District of Illinois' Congressional seat.

References

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  1. ^ "George Seals Obituary - Bonita, CA".