Len Akin
American football player (1916–1987)
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Leonard Rosser "Tex" Akin (April 8, 1916 – March 5, 1987) was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted in the seventh round of the 1940 NFL draft by the Chicago Bears and later played with the team during the 1942 NFL season.[1] Prior to playing with the Bears he had also played with the Milwaukee Chiefs of the American Football League (AFL).[2]
PositionGuard
BornApril 8, 1916
McKinney, Texas, U.S.
McKinney, Texas, U.S.
DiedMarch 5, 1987 (aged 70)
Irving, Texas, U.S.
Irving, Texas, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
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| Position | Guard | ||||||||
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| Born | April 8, 1916 McKinney, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | March 5, 1987 (aged 70) Irving, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 207 lb (94 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Woodrow Wilson (TX) | ||||||||
| College | Baylor | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1940: 7th round, 57th overall pick | ||||||||
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