John Brewer (fullback)
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PositionFullback
BornAugust 26, 1928
Twin Branch, West Virginia, U.S.
Twin Branch, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedJuly 28, 1983 (aged 54)
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
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| Position | Fullback | ||||||||||||
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| Born | August 26, 1928 Twin Branch, West Virginia, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Died | July 28, 1983 (aged 54) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school | Iaeger (Iaeger, West Virginia) | ||||||||||||
| College | Louisville (1948–1951) | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1952: 28th round, 329th overall pick | ||||||||||||
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John Edward Brewer Jr. (August 26, 1928 – July 28, 1983) was an American professional football fullback who played two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Eagles in the 28th round of the 1952 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of Louisville.
John Edward Brewer Jr. was born on August 26, 1928, in Twin Branch, West Virginia.[1] He attended Iaeger High School in Iaeger, West Virginia.[1]
Brewer was a four-year letterman for the Louisville Cardinals of the University of Louisville from 1948 to 1951.[1]