Ivan Caesar

US Virgin Islands gridiron football player (1967–2008)
American football player
Ivan Caesar
No. 53
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born:(1967-01-07)January 7, 1967
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Died:April 28, 2008(2008-04-28) (aged 41)
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:228 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:Dorchester (MA)
College:Boston College
NFL draft:1991 / Round: 11 / Pick: 286
Career history
  • Minnesota Vikings (1991)
  • Philadelphia Eagles (1993)*
  • Tampa Bay Storm (1995–1996)
  • London Monarchs (1996)
  • Portland Forest Dragons (1998)
  • Milwaukee Mustangs (1999)
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:14
Games started:2
Player stats at PFR

Ivan Orsen J. Caesar II (January 7, 1967 – April 28, 2008) was an American football linebacker who played one season with the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL) as well as four seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL). He was drafted in the 11th round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the Vikings.[1] He also played for the London Monarchs in 1996. Caesar attended Dorchester High School in Dorchester, Massachusetts and Boston College.[2]

Caesar was shot and killed in his Orlando, Florida home on April 28, 2008.[3]

References

  1. ^ "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
  2. ^ Peterson, Jay (October 2, 1989). "Caesar conquers foes". The Heights. Retrieved 27 July 2018.
  3. ^ Conroy, Steven (April 30, 2008). "BC, Dorchester star Ivan Caesar mourned". Boston Herald. Retrieved 27 July 2018.

External links

  • Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · ArenaFan · Pro Football Reference
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Tampa Bay Storm ArenaBowl X champions


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