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I'm afraid of being average. I have a real fear of being just another linebacker.
Junior Seau
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Junior Seau
Age: 43 †
Born: 1969
Born: January 19
Died: 2012
Died: May 2
American Football Player
Football Player
San Diego
California
Tiaina Baul Seau Jr.
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Linebacker
Linebackers
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