Karl Rubke
American football player (1935–2009)
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Karl John Rubke (December 6, 1935 – April 27, 2009) was a professional American football center and linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL).
Linebacker
Defensive tackle
Defensive end
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Marietta, Georgia, U.S.
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| Positions | Center Linebacker Defensive tackle Defensive end | ||||||||||
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| Born | December 6, 1935 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Died | April 27, 2009 (aged 73) Marietta, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | Los Angeles (CA) Mount Carmel | ||||||||||
| College | USC | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1957: 5th round, 56th overall pick | ||||||||||
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College career
He played college football at the University of Southern California.
Professional career
Rubke was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 5th round (56th overall) of the 1957 NFL draft. He played for the NFL's 49ers (1957–1960, 1962–1965), the Minnesota Vikings (1961), the Atlanta Falcons (1966–1967), and the AFL's Oakland Raiders (1968).
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