Greg Stemrick
American football player (1951-2016)
Gregory Earl Stemrick (October 25, 1951 – August 2, 2016) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints. Before his professional career, Stemrick played college football for the Colorado State Rams. He then played for the Chicago Fire of the World Football League (WFL). He died of a heart attack in 2016.
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