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Former College Football Hall Of Famer, NFL Linebacker Dead At 77

April 24, 2025
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Former University of Tennessee star and NFL linebacker Steve Kiner passed away on Thursday.

Kiner, who is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and the University of Tennessee Athletics Hall of Fame, was 77 years old. A native of Sandstone, Minnesota, he was a two-time All-American for the Vols, including a unanimous All-American selection in 1969, his final collegiate season.

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Steve Kiner, a true legend of our game,” said Archie Manning, chairman of the National Football Foundation. “Steve’s remarkable career at Tennessee was defined by toughness, leadership, and excellence, and he leaves behind a legacy that extends well beyond the football field. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the entire Volunteer community.”

A two-time first-team All-SEC selection and the 1969 SEC Defensive Player of the Year as well, Kiner finished ninth in the voting for the Heisman Trophy as a senior. He is regarded as one of the Tennessee program’s all-time defensive greats.

His signature performance in his final year came against Alabama, when the 6-foot-1, 220-pound Kiner logged 14 tackles, five tackles for loss, an interception and a forced fumble in a 10-9 victory over the Crimson Tide, prompting Bear Bryant to call Kiner “the best in this league since Leroy Jordan played for us.”

KNOXVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 19: A general view of the field taken during the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Vanderbilt Commodores on November 19, 2005 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Commodores defeated the Volunteers 28-24. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

A third-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys in the 1970 NFL Draft, Kiner spent his rookie season with America’s Team before moving on to the New England Patriots.

He played for the Patriots in 1971 and 1973 and and the Houston Oilers from 1974-78. In 114 career regular season NFL games, Kiner finished with 19 sacks, 10 interceptions and eight fumble recoveries.

After retiring, Kiner eventually earned a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and opened a mental health clinic in Carrolton, Georgia.

We would like to extend our condolences to Kiner’s family and friends during this difficult time.

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