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Defensive end, Michigan, to 1973

Dave Gallagher

Lettered 1971–⁠73 (school media guide)

Born
Jan 2, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana
Died
Jan 20, 2025, in Columbus, Indiana

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Dave Gallagher played defensive end at Michigan (to 1973). He was a consensus All‑American in 1973. The Chicago Bears took Gallagher in the first round, No. 20 overall in the 1974 NFL Draft.

Best season
1973
Consensus All-American and First-team All-Big Ten
Drafted
No. 20
Overall, 1974 NFL Draft (Chicago Bears)

Honors

Team titles: Big Ten champions, 1973

The teams in those years

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