Spain Musgrove


Spain Musgrove is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the Houston Oilers from 1967–1970.

Early career

Musgrove played high school football at Bakersfield High School in Bakersfield, California. He then attended Bakersfield College, a junior college, before playing college football at Utah State University. Musgrove wore #76 while at USU, and went 4-6 during his senior year.

Professional career

Standing at 6'4" and weighing 275 lbs., Musgrove was drafted in the second round of the 1967 NFL Draft by the Redskins. He was one of five Utah State Aggies football players selected in 1967. Musgrove would play for the Redskins from 1967 to 1969. He was then claimed off waivers in 1970 by the Oilers, where he would play his final season.