Lewis Bush

Lewis Bush
No. 58, 51, 56
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born(1969-12-02)December 2, 1969
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
DiedDecember 8, 2011(2011-12-08) (aged 42)
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight
245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High schoolWashington (Parkland, Washington)
CollegeWashington State
NFL draft1993: 4th round, 99th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Tackles334
Sacks4.0
Interceptions2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Lewis Fitzgerald Bush (December 2, 1969 – December 8, 2011) was an American professional football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington State Cougars.

Early life

Bush prepped at Washington High School in Tacoma, Washington.

College career

Bush played college football at Washington State University in Pullman, from 1988 through 1992.

Professional career

Bush was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round (99th overall) of the 1993 NFL draft. He played in the NFL for ten seasons, seven with the Chargers and three with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Post-career

Bush was a pre-game commentator for San Diego Chargers radio broadcasts on KIOZ, and also worked as an Enrollment Advisor for Ashford University in 2009.

Bush died of a heart attack at age 42 in late 2011.