Myron Lapka

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]

Myron Lapka

No. 71, 67
Position	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born	(1956-05-10)May 10, 1956 Van Nuys, California, U.S.
Died	October 13, 2025(2025-10-13) (aged 69)
Height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight	258 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school	Chatsworth (Chatsworth, California)
College	USC
NFL draft	1980: 3rd round, 64th overall pick
Career history
New York Giants (1980) Baltimore Colts (1982)* Los Angeles Rams (1982–1983) Green Bay Packers (1984)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Second-team All-Pac-10 (1979)
Career NFL statistics
Sacks 1.5 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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]