Lars Ditlev
Danish-American football player
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Lars Ditlev (December 6, 1951 – January 24, 2021) was a Danish-American football player.
PositionDefensive end[1][2]
BornDecember 6, 1951
Randers, Denmark
Randers, Denmark
DiedJanuary 24, 2021 (aged 69)
Listed height6 ft 8[3] in (2.03 m)
Ditlev (right) with his wife, 1976 | |
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive end[1][2] |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 6, 1951 Randers, Denmark |
| Died | January 24, 2021 (aged 69) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8[3] in (2.03 m) |
| Career information | |
| College | South Dakota Mines |
| NFL draft | 1974: 13th round, 323rd overall pick |
Life and career
Ditlev was born in Randers,[4] the son of Peter Ditlev.[5] He graduated from Lincoln High School.[6]
Ditlev played for the South Dakota Mines Hardrockers football team[7] during the 1970s.
Ditlev was selected in the 13th round of the 1974 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles[8][9] as a defensive end; he did not make the final roster.
Ditlev died on January 24, 2021, at the age of 69.[4]
