Blake Workman
American football player (1908–1983)
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Blake Lunsford Workman (August 12, 1908 – June 9, 1983) was an American football player. He played college football for Decatur Baptist College (1927–1928), the Cameron Aggies (1929), and Tulsa (1930–1932). He also played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cincinnati Reds (1933) and St. Louis Gunners (1934).
Decatur, Texas
Opelousas, Louisiana, U.S.
Workman, 1931 Tulsa yearbook | |
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| Position | Back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 12, 1908 Decatur, Texas |
| Died | June 9, 1983 (aged 74) Opelousas, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Decatur (TX) |
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| Career history | |
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Early years
Workman was born in Decatur, Texas, in 1908.[1] He graduated from Decatur High School in May 1927.[2]
College football
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Workman played six years of college football for Decatur Baptist College in 1927 and 1928, for the Cameron Aggies in 1929, and for the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes from 1930 to 1932.[1]
Professional football
Workman professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a back for the Cincinnati Reds in 1933 and the St. Louis Gunners in 1934. He appeared in seven NFL games, four as a starter.[1][3][4] He tallied 11 rushing yards and 19 receiving yards.[1]
Later years
Workman died in June 1983 at age 75 at his home in Opelousas, Louisiana.[5]