Stephen Richards "Steve" Towle (born October 23, 1953) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 6th round of the

1975 NFL Draft The 1975 National Football League draft was held January 28–29, 1975, at the New York Hilton at Rockefeller Center in New York City, New York. With the first overall pick of the draft, the Atlanta Falcons selected quarterback Steve Bartko ...

. He played

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at Kansas.

Professional career

Towle was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 6th round of the 1975 NFL Draft. He holds the Dolphins record for a tackles in a season with 217 in 1976 and was the team's MVP during that season.Miami Dolphins media guide
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1953 births Living people Players of American football from Kansas City, Kansas American football linebackers Kansas Jayhawks football players Miami Dolphins players {{linebacker-1950s-stub