Ken Huxhold
American football player (born 1929)
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Kenneth Wayne Huxhold (August 10, 1929 – December 7, 2020)[1] was a player in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1954 to 1958 as a guard. Huxhold was previously drafted in the 27th round of the 1951 NFL draft by the Chicago Cardinals. He played at the collegiate level at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
PositionGuard
BornAugust 10, 1929
Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedDecember 7, 2020 (aged 91)
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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| Position | Guard | ||||||||
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| Born | August 10, 1929 Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | December 7, 2020 (aged 91) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 226 lb (103 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Kenosha (WI) | ||||||||
| College | Wisconsin | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1951: 27th round, 319th overall pick | ||||||||
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Biography
Huxhold was born Kenneth Wayne Huxhold on August 10, 1929, in Kenosha, Wisconsin.[2] He retired from professional football in 1959 and started working for the International Paper company.[3]
