Benjamin Calvin Apuna (born June 26, 1957 in

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) is a former

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player in the

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(NFL). A

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for Arizona State, Apuna was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 7th round (171st overall) of the

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. He played with the

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for just one season in

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, jersey number 62 and played for the USFL Arizona Wranglers in 1983 and Washington Federals in 1984.California lawyer – Volume 4 – Page viii State Bar of California – 1984 "As a result of a 1979 academic scandal, former Arizona State University linebacker Ben Apuna is seeking $2.4 million in damages from his one-time academic adviser and other university officials, alleging they are guilty of fraud, negligence ..." Apuna filed a lawsuit for $2 million against Arizona State University, claiming that the university signed him up for an extension course that he did not attend.

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1957 births Living people Players of American football from Honolulu American football linebackers Arizona State Sun Devils football players New York Giants players {{linebacker-1950s-stub