Lewis Bush

This article is about the American football player. For the British photographer, see Lewis Bush (photographer). For other people with a similar name, see Louis Bush (disambiguation).

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.

Lewis Bush

No. 58, 51, 56
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1969-12-02)December 2, 1969 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Died:	December 8, 2011(2011-12-08) (aged 42) Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:	Washington (Parkland, Washington)
College:	Washington St.
NFL draft:	1993: 4th round, 99th pick
Career history
San Diego Chargers (1993–1999) Kansas City Chiefs (2000–2002)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 334 Sacks: 4.0 Interceptions: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Bush prepped at Washington High School in Tacoma, Washington.^[1]

College career

Bush played college football at Washington State University in Pullman,^[1] from 1988 through 1992.^[2]

Professional career

Bush was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the fourth round (99th overall) of the 1993 NFL draft.^[3][4][5] 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.^[6]