Stephen Richards Towle (born October 23, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the 6th round of the 1975 NFL draft. He played college football for the Kansas Jayhawks.

Steve Towle
No. 56
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1953-10-23) October 23, 1953 (age 71)
Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:233 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High school:Shawnee Mission West (KS)
College:Kansas
NFL draft:1975 / round: 6 / pick: 143
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:3
Fumble recoveries:7
Sacks:1.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

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Towle was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 6th round of the 1975 NFL Draft. He holds the Dolphins record for a tackles in a season with 217 in 1976 and was the team's MVP during that season.[1]

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