Ralph Jecha
American football player (1931–2018)
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Ralph Jecha (December 1, 1931 – May 15, 2018) was an American professional football guard and linebacker. He played for the Chicago Bears in 1955 and for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1956.[1][2]
PositionsGuard
Linebacker
Linebacker
BornDecember 1, 1931
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMay 15, 2018 (aged 86)
Oak Lawn, Illinois, U.S.
Oak Lawn, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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| Positions | Guard Linebacker | ||||||
| Personal information | |||||||
| Born | December 1, 1931 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | May 15, 2018 (aged 86) Oak Lawn, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||||
| Career information | |||||||
| High school | Summit (IL) Argo | ||||||
| College | Northwestern | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1953: 15th round, 174th overall pick | ||||||
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He died on May 15, 2018, in Oak Lawn, Illinois at age 86.[3]