John Diehl (American football)

John Diehl
No. 78, 73
PositionDefensive tackle
Personal information
Born(1936-01-27)January 27, 1936
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedDecember 28, 2012(2012-12-28) (aged 76)
Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High schoolFrankford (PA)
CollegeVirginia
NFL draft1958: 7th round, 82nd overall pick
Career history
Playing
Coaching
  • Harrisburg Capitols (1967, 1969)
    Assistant
Career NFL/AFL statistics
Fumble recoveries4
Sacks2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Albright Diehl (January 27, 1936 – December 28, 2012) was an American professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Baltimore Colts and Dallas Cowboys. He also was a member of the Oakland Raiders in the American Football League (AFL). He played college football at the University of Virginia.