Kent Kramer
American football player (1944–2024)
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Kent Devlin Kramer (July 21, 1944 – February 21, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers, New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings, and the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
PositionTight end
BornJuly 21, 1944
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedFebruary 21, 2024 (aged 79)
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Kramer in end zone after 60-yard touchdown, 1964 | |||||||||
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| Position | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Born | July 21, 1944 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | February 21, 2024 (aged 79) | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Temple City (Temple City, California) | ||||||||
| College | Minnesota | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1966: 9th round, 133rd overall pick | ||||||||
| AFL draft | 1966: 13th round, 110th overall pick | ||||||||
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Kramer attended Temple City High School in Temple City, California where he played varsity football for three years and was an All-CIF pick in 1961 for the undefeated Rams.
Kramer died on February 21, 2024, at the age of 79.[1]