Jeff Siemon
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Jeff Siemon | |
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Date of birth | June 2, 1950 |
Place of birth | Rochester, Minnesota |
Position(s) | Linebacker |
College | Stanford |
NFL Draft | 1972 / Round 1 |
Pro Bowls | 4 |
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Team(s) | |
1972-1982 | Minnesota Vikings |
Jeffrey Glenn Siemon (born June 2nd, 1950 in Rochester, Minnesota) is a former professional American football player.
Jeff Siemon graduated from Stanford University, where he starred as a linebacker. He played 11 seasons in the National Football League, all with the Minnesota Vikings.
In 1972, he was drafted in the first round by the Vikings, for whom he played until he retired after the 1982 season. During that time, he played in three Super Bowls (Super Bowl VIII Super Bowl IX, Super Bowl XI) and four Pro Bowls. In 2006 he was inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame.