Fred Land
American football player (1925–1992)
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Frederick N. Land (May 8, 1925 – March 19, 1992) was an American professional football player for the San Francisco 49ers of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). He played college football for the LSU Tigers.
BornMay 8, 1925
North Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
North Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedMarch 19, 1992 (aged 66)
Denham Springs, Louisiana, U.S.
Denham Springs, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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| Positions | Tackle Guard | ||||
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| Born | May 8, 1925 North Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. | ||||
| Died | March 19, 1992 (aged 66) Denham Springs, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Little Rock Central (Little Rock, Arkansas) | ||||
| College | LSU | ||||
| NFL draft | 1948: 11th round, 87th overall pick | ||||
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Land was born in North Little Rock, Arkansas, and attended Little Rock Central High School and Louisiana State University. He was selected in the 11th round of the 1948 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions, but instead played professionally in the AAFC for the San Francisco 49ers for one season in 1948. He played in two games as a lineman that season.[1]
