Ed Bernet
American football player (born 1933)
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Edward Nelson Bernet (born October 24, 1933) is an American country singer and former professional football player. He played in the National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL) as a wide receiver.
PositionWide receiver
BornOctober 24, 1933
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight203 lb (92 kg)
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||||
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| Born | October 24, 1933 Dallas, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 203 lb (92 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | Highland Park (University Park, Texas) | ||||||||||
| College | SMU | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1955: 3rd round, 30th overall pick | ||||||||||
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Bernet played college football for the SMU Mustangs before playing for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers in 1955, then returned to his hometown in 1960 to play for the AFL's Dallas Texans.[1] After retire, he formed country group the Levee Singers.[2] He performed Truck driving country and road music.
