From Gridiron to Operating Room: The Untold Story of Michigan’s Star-Turned-Surgeon Who Died at 73

From Gridiron to Operating Room: The Untold Story of Michigan’s Star-Turned-Surgeon Who Died at 73
Athletes Who Unfortunately Passed Away In 2024 (1:45)

Football fans learned this week that a former Michigan star and NFL first-round pick has passed away at the age of 73.

From 1970-1973, Dave Gallagher was a standout defensive tackle for the Michigan Wolverines. He earned All-American and All-Big Ten honors in 1973, solidifying his status as a top-tier prospect. The Chicago Bears ultimately selected him with the 20th overall pick in the 1974 NFL Draft.

Gallagher spent one year with the Bears before making his way over to the Big Apple. After two seasons with the New York Giants, he announced his retirement from football and returned to the University of Michigan to pursue a doctorate in medicine. Although he briefly returned to the NFL to suit up for the Detroit Lions, he ended up getting involved in the medical field just like his father.

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