Manu'ula Asovalu Tuiasosopo (born August 30, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UCLA Bruins and was selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the 18th overall pick of the 1979 NFL Draft. After five years in Seattle, he played the final three seasons of his career with the San Francisco 49ers, who won Super Bowl XIX in January 1985.
Post-football
Tuiasosopo was last employed by the Alaska Airlines cargo department in Seattle. He currently coaches the defensive line for Monroe High School in Monroe, Washington.
Personal life
Tuiasosopo is the father of former NFL quarterback, Marques, and running back, Zach. His son Matt was a utility player in Major League Baseball and is now the manager of the minor league Gwinnett Stripers (the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves). He also has two daughters, Leslie, who is the University of Washington volleyball coach, and Ashley.
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1957 births
Living people
American football defensive ends
American football defensive tackles
San Francisco 49ers players
Seattle Seahawks players
UCLA Bruins football players
High school football coaches in Washington (state) Players of American football from Los Angeles Players of American football from Long Beach, California American sportspeople of Samoan descent Sports coaches from Los Angeles