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Guadalupe Ledezma Sanchez (October 28, 1961 – April 28, 2025) was an American football defensive back and kick and punt returner in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1986 to 1988. Sanchez was born in Tulare, California, and grew up in Visalia, California. He played college football for the UCLA Bruins from 1979-83. His 13 interceptions as a Bruin are still the fifth most in UCLA history. He was originally drafted in the second round of the 1984 Supplemental Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs, but chose to play in the United States Football League (USFL) for the Arizona Wranglers and Orlando Renegades. Sanchez joined the Steelers in 1986 and spent three seasons in Pittsburgh. In 39 games with the Steelers, he had four interceptions, returning one for a touchdown in 1986. Sanchez died on April 28, 2025, at the age of 63.

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