ON THE FALCONS BEAT
Former Falcon John Thierry dead at 46
John Thierry played for the Bears, Browns, Falcons and Packers.
Nov 28, 2017
Former Falcons defensive end John Thierry, who spent one season with the team in 2002, died of a heart attack this past Friday.
Thierry, 46, was a first-round (11th overall) draft pick of the Chicago Bears in 1994. He also played with the Browns and Packers.
After starring at Alcorn State, Thierry played in 131 games and made 70 starts over his career.
FILE PHOTO -- 020908 GREEN BAY:--RUNNING AWAY FROM THE DEFENSE--Packers quarterback Brett Favre looks to pass under pressure from Falcons linebacker John Thierry during 1st half action at Lambeau Field on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002. (CURTIS COMPTON/staff)
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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.
