John Teerlinck ~ Passed Away 05-10-20
Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 10:20 am
Dear Fellow Leathernecks:
Former WIU All-American and Hall of Famer, and long time NFL Assistant Coach, John Teerlinck passed away yesterday. He was 69 years of age. At this time, the exact cause of death is not known. I know John struggled with weight issues for a number of years later in his NFL coaching career.
I knew John very well during his time in Macomb. He was a natural leader, intense at times, had a great sense of humor and he was a true character. John was one of the notable football stars of the Darrell Mudra coaching era at WIU. Rest in peace, John!
Bob
Former WIU All-American and Hall of Famer, and long time NFL Assistant Coach, John Teerlinck passed away yesterday. He was 69 years of age. At this time, the exact cause of death is not known. I know John struggled with weight issues for a number of years later in his NFL coaching career.
I knew John very well during his time in Macomb. He was a natural leader, intense at times, had a great sense of humor and he was a true character. John was one of the notable football stars of the Darrell Mudra coaching era at WIU. Rest in peace, John!
Bob