Note: This Biofile interview with Junior Seau was done in November 1992 at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Diego, CA.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 250
DOB: Jan. 19, 1969 In: San Diego, CA
Nicknames: Tazmanian, June-Bug, Say-Ow.
Childhood Ambition: To be a dentist.
Football Inspirations: Mean Joe Greene, Jack Lambert, Mike Singletary, Lawrence Taylor.
Early Football Memory: I was a quarterback in pee-wee football. I always wanted to be quarterback. They’re the leaders, they make the calls. It didn’t work out because I didn’t have the arm. I also played wide receiver my senior year in high school.
Little-known fact: Junior had a 3.6 GPA in high school.
Greatest Sports Moment: 1990 Rose Bowl, when the last play on fourth down was a sack versus Michigan and we won.
Funniest Player Encountered: Dan Saleaumua. He’s just a bubbly guy all the time. It’s not a thing where he wakes up and says he’s going to be funny today. He’s funny every day.
Toughest Competitor Encountered: Anthony Munoz.
Closest NFL Friends: Warren Moon, Ronnie Lott.
First Job: NFL linebacker.
First Car: 1987 red Dodge Ram truck.
Favorite Movie: No Way Out. A great movie.
Favorite Movie As A Kid: Grease. I like the soundtrack. It’s innocent, fun to watch.
Favorite Meal: Pasta with garlic bread.
Favorite Breakfast Cereal: Grape Nuts.
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Pistachio.
Favorite Non-Football Sport To Watch: Basketball.
Favorite Athletes To Watch: John McEnroe. He’s just such a very competitive person. Sometimes he crosses the line. His will to win is satisfying to me. I can respect it. Michael Jordan. Gail Devers. She overcame a lot.
Favorite TV Show: Sanford & Son.
Hobbies/Interests: Water sports, jet skiing, surfing.
Interesting Fact: I can’t handle rollercoasters. I have no control of it. It gets to me. That’s kind of surprising when you look at what I do for a living.
Future Ambitions: To be the greatest father I can for my kid, and be a good role model.
Person/People Most Admired: My dad (Tianina). He taught us about morals, values and goals. Having a tight-knit family was important to him. He raised six kids.
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Postscript:
Career Accomplishments: 12-time Pro Bowl selection. NFL 1990’s All Decade Team. 1,849 career tackles. NFL Linebacker with San Diego, Miami and New England from 1990 to 2009.
Topics: Anthony Munoz, Breakfast Cereal, Charger Stadium, Childhood Ambition, Dodge Ram Truck, Favorite Tv Show, Gail Devers, Garlic Bread, Grape Nuts, Jack Lambert, Joe Greene, John Mcenroe, Junior Seau, Mike Singletary, Nfl Friends, Nfl Linebacker, Pee Wee Football, Ronnie Lott, Saleaumua, Sports Moment, Warren Moon
1992 Biofile with Junior Seau | 