Vaega Van Tuinei (born February 16, 1971 in Garden Grove, California is a former professional

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player who played

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for four seasons for the San Diego Chargers, Indianapolis Colts, and Chicago Bears. He is of Samoan descent. His son, Lavasier Tuinei, plays in the

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. Zac Tuinei plays baseball in Noblesville, Indian
Lavasier Tuinei inherits father’s feel for football

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1971 births Living people American sportspeople of Samoan descent Sportspeople from Garden Grove, California American football defensive ends Arizona Wildcats football players San Diego Chargers players Players of American football from Orange County, California Indianapolis Colts players Chicago Bears players {{defensive-lineman-1970s-stub