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Abdul Salaam

1953–2024

United States

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Abdul Salaam (born Larry James Faulk; August 12, 1953 – October 8, 2024) was an American professional football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons with the New York Jets. He played college football for the Kent State Golden Flashes and was selected by the Jets in the seventh round of the 1974 NFL draft. Salaam was a member of the Jets' New York Sack Exchange defense during his NFL career.

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