Eddie Saenz

Edwin Matthew Saenz (September 21, 1923 – April 28, 1971) was an American professional football running back for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Southern California and was selected in the 15th round of the 1945 NFL draft. Saenz was given the nickname "tortilla" because of his Mexican American heritage.^[1][2]

PositionsHalfback, defensive back, return specialist

Born(1923-09-21)September 21, 1923
Santa Monica, California, U.S.

DiedApril 28, 1971(1971-04-28) (aged 47)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.

Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)

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Eddie Saenz

Saenz on a 1951 Bowman football card
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Positions	Halfback, defensive back, return specialist
Personal information
Born	(1923-09-21)September 21, 1923 Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Died	April 28, 1971(1971-04-28) (aged 47) Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Listed height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight	169 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High school	Venice (Los Angeles, California)
College	USC
NFL draft	1945: 15th round, 150th overall pick
Career history
Washington Redskins (1946–1951)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards 619 Rushing average 3.3 Receptions 84 Receiving yards 1,327 Return yards 2,834 Total touchdowns 12 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Close

Eddie was a causal factor in USC's winning the 1944 Rose Bowl. He enlisted in the Navy prior to the end of World War II and played football with the Great Lakes Naval Academy. A career-ending injury forced Eddie to retire after five years with the Washington Redskins where he played both offense as a halfback and defense. After his retirement from football, he worked as a stunt man for various movies and often served as a double for Anthony Quinn.^{[citation needed]} Eddie died at age 48 leaving a widow and nine children.^{[citation needed]}