Dewey McClain
Dewey McClain | |
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| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office December 5, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Thomas |
| Constituency | 100th District (2013–2023) 109th District (2023–Present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 25, 1954 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Linda Evans |
| Children | 2 |
| No. 52 | |
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| Position | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 236 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Okmulgee High School |
| College | East Central |
| NFL draft | 1976: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Dewey Loren McClain (born April 25, 1954) is an American former professional football player, labor leader, and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, McClain serves in the Georgia House of Representatives, representing the 109th district.
McClain played for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League from 1976 through 1980. He returned to football, playing in the United States Football League for the Oakland Invaders in 1983 and the Oklahoma Outlaws in 1984. After he retired from football, he became a labor leader, serving in the National Football League Players Association and as president of the Atlanta North Georgia Labor Council. He was elected to the Georgia House in a special election held on November 5, 2013.