Dean Patrick Caliguire (born March 2, 1967) is a former

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who played three seasons in the

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(NFL) with the

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and

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. He was drafted by the 49ers in the fourth round of the

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. He played

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at the

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and attended

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. Caliguire was also a member of the

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College career

Caliguire played for the

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from 1985 to 1989, earning

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All-East team honors.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Caliguire was selected by the

of the NFL with the 92nd pick in the 1990 NFL Draft and signed with the team on July 29, 1990. He spent the 1990 season on injured reserve. He played in two games for the 49ers in 1991. Caliguire was released by the 49ers on September 28, 1991.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On October 5, 1991, Caliguire was signed to the practice squad of the

of the NFL. He was promoted to the active roster on October 18, 1991. He played in seven games for the Steelers during the

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. Caliguire was released by the Steelers on August 31, 1992. He signed with the Steelers on September 15, 1992. He was released by the Steelers on November 3, 1992.

New England Patriots

Caliguire signed with the NFL's

on February 17, 1993. He was released by the Patriots on June 3, 1993.

References

External links

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