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Already posted on the other thread that some of Ghost's #'s are inaccurate.
From this article: http://www.thebigbangauthor.com/2011/10/nfl-players-life-expectancy-migh...
The 1971-72 Dallas Cowboys were champions of Super Bowl VI. Some of the more famous players then and now include: Roger Staubach, Calvin Hill, Dan Reeves, Mike Ditka, Bob Lilly and Charlie Waters. Of the 45 players on the roster, here are some interesting facts:
•3 have died, 42 are still alive. (93% are living)
•Average age of the 3 deceased players is 54.
•Average age of those currently alive, 67.
•The players had a 16 year age range. Those alive are 61 to 77.
•Average life span if every living player suddenly died today would be 66.
•Average life span if average living player lives 10 more years would be 76.
•Average life span for US men is also 76.
•Average weight of '71 starting Cowboys offensive line, 253 lbs. For 2011, 311 lbs (gain of 23%).
•Average height of '71 starting offensive line, 6'4". 2011, 6'5".
The 1981-82 San Francisco 49ers were champions of Super Bowl XVI. Some of the more famous players then and now include: Joe Montana, Dwight Clark, Freddie Solomon, Keena Turner and Ronnie Lott. Of the 45 players on the roster (not including the reserves), here are some interesting facts:
•2 have died, 43 are still alive. (96% are living)
•Average age of the 2 deceased players is 50.
•Average age of those currently alive, 58.
•The players had a 12 year age range. Those alive are 51 to 63.
•Average life span if every living player suddenly died today would be 57.
•Average life span if average living player lives about 20 more years would be 76.
•Average life span for US men is also 76.
•Average weight of '81 49ers starting offensive line, 261 lbs. For 2011, 322 lbs (gain of 23%).
•Average height of '81 starting offensive line, 6'5". 2011, 6'5".