Roger Eason
American football player (1918–1998)
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Charles Roger Eason Jr. (July 31, 1918 – April 28, 1998) was a guard in the National Football League (NFL).
PositionGuard
BornJuly 31, 1918
Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, U.S.
Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedApril 28, 1998 (aged 79)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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| Position | Guard | ||||||||
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| Born | July 31, 1918 Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | April 28, 1998 (aged 79) Houston, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 227 lb (103 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Oklahoma City (OK) Central | ||||||||
| College | Oklahoma | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1942: 3rd round, 17th overall pick | ||||||||
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Biography
Eason was born on July 31, 1918, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.[1]
Career
Eason was drafted in the third round of the 1942 NFL draft by the Cleveland Rams and played four seasons with the team, including when the team made the move to Los Angeles, California. During his final season, he played with the Green Bay Packers.
He played at the collegiate level at the University of Oklahoma.[2]
