Myron Lapka

Myron Lapka
No. 71, 67
PositionDefensive tackle
Personal information
Born(1956-05-10)May 10, 1956
Van Nuys, California, U.S.
DiedOctober 13, 2025(2025-10-13) (aged 69)
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight258 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High schoolChatsworth (Chatsworth, California)
CollegeUSC
NFL draft1980: 3rd round, 64th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks1.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Myron Lynn Lapka (May 10, 1956 – October 13, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New York Giants in the 3rd round of the 1980 NFL draft. Lapka played college football for the USC Trojans.[1]

After his NFL career, Lapka worked as a Hollywood stuntman, and appeared in films such as Action Jackson (1988), Suburban Commando (1991), Universal Soldier (1992), and U.S. Marshals (1998).[2]

Lapka died from cancer on October 13, 2025, at the age of 69.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Myron Lapka Stats - Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. ^ a b "Former Giants, Rams, USC Star Dies at 69". Newsweek. October 14, 2025. Retrieved October 14, 2025.