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Mardye McDole (May 1, 1959 – March 28, 2023) was an American professional
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player who was a
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for the
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of the
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(NFL). McDole was selected by the Vikings in the second round of the
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out of
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. He was a
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teacher and the varsity wide receiver
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at Murphy High School in
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. McDole was the first receiver in Mississippi State Bulldogs history to have had a 1,000-yard season. McDole died on March 28, 2023, at the age of 63.


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* 1959 births 2023 deaths American football wide receivers Minnesota Vikings players Mississippi State Bulldogs football players High school football coaches in Alabama Players of American football from Pensacola, Florida Players of American football from Mobile, Alabama 20th-century American sportsmen {{widereceiver-1950s-stub