Lewis Fitzgerald Bush (December 2, 1969 – December 8, 2011) was an American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington State Cougars.

Lewis Bush
No. 58, 51, 56
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born:(1969-12-02)December 2, 1969
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Died:December 8, 2011(2011-12-08) (aged 42)
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Career information
High school:Washington (Parkland, Washington)
College:Washington State
NFL draft:1993 / round: 4 / pick: 99
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:354
Sacks:4
Interceptions:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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Bush prepped at Washington High School in Tacoma, Washington.[1]

College career

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Bush played college football at Washington State University in Pullman,[1] from 1988 through 1992.[2]

Professional career

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Bush was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round (99th overall) of the 1993 NFL draft.[3][4][5] He played in the NFL for ten seasons, seven with the Chargers and three with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Post-career

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Bush was a pre-game commentator for San Diego Chargers radio broadcasts on KIOZ, and also worked as an Enrollment Advisor for Ashford University in 2009.

Bush died of a heart attack at age 42 in late 2011.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Bush reinstated at WSU, but must sit out a year". Spokane Chronicle. (Washington). September 7, 1990. p. C1.
  2. ^ Grummert, Dale (October 2, 1992). "Still burning with desire". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). p. 1B.
  3. ^ "Bledsoe dealt a Pats' hand". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. April 26, 1993. p. C1.
  4. ^ "Bledsoe to play 'Patriot Games'". Lewiston Morning Tribune. (Idaho). Associated Press. April 26, 1993. p. 1B.
  5. ^ "1993 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  6. ^ Norcross, Don (December 8, 2011). "Former Charger LB Lew Bush dead at 42". San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved January 27, 2020.
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