Bernie Winkler
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PositionTackle
BornDecember 5, 1925
The Grove, Texas, U.S.
The Grove, Texas, U.S.
DiedJune 28, 1990 (aged 64)
New Braunfels, Texas, U.S.
New Braunfels, Texas, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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| Position | Tackle | ||||
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| Born | December 5, 1925 The Grove, Texas, U.S. | ||||
| Died | June 28, 1990 (aged 64) New Braunfels, Texas, U.S. | ||||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Weight | 232 lb (105 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Temple (TX) | ||||
| College | Millsaps, Texas Tech | ||||
| NFL draft | 1947: 30th round, 281st overall pick | ||||
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Bernie Arthur Winkler (December 5, 1925 – June 28, 1990) was an American professional football player who played at the tackle position. He played college football for Millsaps and Texas Tech and professional football for the Los Angeles Dons.
Winkler was born in 1925 in The Grove, Texas. He attended and played football at Temple High School in Temple, Texas.[1]
Military and college football
He played college football for Millsaps in 1944 and for Texas Tech in 1943, 1945, 1946, and 1947.[1] He was an All-Border Conference player for two seasons.[2] He also served in the United States Navy.[1]