Ed Henke
American gridiron football player (1927–2015)
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Edgar Edwin Henke (December 13, 1927 – June 28, 2015) was an American professional football player who was an offensive and defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers and St. Louis Cardinals. He also played in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the Los Angeles Dons. Henke played college football for the USC Trojans and was selected in the 13th round of the 1949 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins. Henke also played three season in the Western Interprovincial Football Union with the Calgary Stampeders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, being named an All Star in 1950 and 1954.
PositionsDefensive end
Linebacker
Guard
Linebacker
Guard
BornDecember 13, 1927
Ontario, California, U.S.
Ontario, California, U.S.
DiedJune 28, 2015 (aged 87)[1]
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
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| Positions | Defensive end Linebacker Guard | ||||||||
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| Born | December 13, 1927 Ontario, California, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | June 28, 2015 (aged 87)[1] | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 227 lb (103 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Ventura (Ventura, California) | ||||||||
| College | USC | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1949: 13th round, 128th overall pick | ||||||||
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