User:Metalfan1976/Jeff McIntyre

Jeff McIntyre was born in Beaumont, Texas on September 2nd, 1955. His family later moved to Los Angeles, where he attended Mount Carmel High School, playing on the football team. He played college football under legendary college head coach Frank Kush at Arizona State. McIntyre played both linebacker and running back for the football team, as well as playing for the schools basketball team. A trained kick boxer, McIntyre appeared as an extra in the film Return of the Ninja.

Pro Career: Jeff McIntyre was a former NFL and USFL player. McIntyre was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round of the 1979 draft. He was released, and later had try outs with the St. Louis Cardinals and Denver before he signed with the San Francisco 49ers, appearing in 14 games. He did not start a single game, mainly appearing on special teams.

He was released following the season, and later signed with St. Louis. He played in 10 games in 1980, while starting in two. Registered 11 tackles in a game with division rival Philadelphia Eages. On March 22, 1983, McIntyre signed with the Washington Federals of the USFL. he appeared in eight games for Washington in 1983, starting six of them. He factured his left ankle in a game against the Oakland Invaders, and missed the remainder of the USFL season.