Lenkaitis earned his dental degree while still an active player.
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Former New England Patriots offensive lineman and team dentist Bill Lenkaitis has died.
He started 119 games,Air Max Outlet Online Italia, including all 16 in 1978 when the Patriots set a team NFL rushing record with 3,165 yards, a mark that still stands.
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