John Kapele

John Kamana Kapele

Position: DE-DT-T

6-0, 240lb (183cm, 108kg)

Born: October 19, 1937 in Honolulu, HI

Died: June 28, 2017 in Kaneohe, HI

College: Utah, BYU

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 11 (8032nd overall since 1960)

High School: James B. Castle (HI)

Draft: Dallas Texans 1960 AFL Draft., Pittsburgh Steelers in the 10th round (114th overall) of the 1960 NFL Draft.

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SUMMARY

Career

Defense & Fumbles

* Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader

Regular Season

Defense & Fumbles Table
					Games		Def Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	Age	Tm	Pos	No.	G	GS	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	Fmb	FR	Yds	TD	Sk	Sfty	AV
1960	23	PIT	DT	64	12	0			0								0.0		3
1961	24	PIT	DE	64	14	0			0				0	1	0	0	0.5		5
1962	25	2TM	DE		12	0			0								0.5		4
		PIT	DE	64	6	0			0								0.5		2
		PHI	DE	77	6	0			0								0.0		2
Career					38				0				0	1	0	0	1.0		12
3 yrs		PIT			32	0			0				0	1	0	0	1.0		10
1 yr		PHI			6	0			0								0.0		2

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was John Kapele born?

John Kapele was born on October 19, 1937.

Where was John Kapele born?

John Kapele was born in Honolulu, HI.

How tall was John Kapele?

John Kapele was 6-0 (183 cm) tall.

How much did John Kapele weigh when playing?

John Kapele weighed 240 lbs (108 kg) when playing.

Is John Kapele in the Hall of Fame?

John Kapele has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

How many games did John Kapele play?

John Kapele played 38 games over his career.

When did John Kapele retire?

John Kapele last played in 1962.

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