Joe Cerne
Slovenian player of American football (born 1942)
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Joseph Cerne (Slovene: Joe Černe) (born April 26, 1942) is a Slovenian former professional player of American football who was a center in the National Football League (NFL). He played four seasons for the San Francisco 49ers and the Atlanta Falcons. He is the first Slovene to play in the NFL.[2] He was also called the best player in the league at his position. [citation needed]
PositionCenter
BornApril 26, 1942
Črnomelj, Slovenia
Črnomelj, Slovenia
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
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| Position | Center | ||||||||
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| Born | April 26, 1942 Črnomelj, Slovenia | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Bradford (Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.) | ||||||||
| College | Northwestern | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1965: 2nd round, 16th overall pick | ||||||||
| AFL draft | 1965: 9th round, 69 (by the Kansas City Chiefs)[1]th overall pick | ||||||||
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