Rupe Andrews
American gridiron football player (1926–2008)
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Rupert Burke Andrews, Jr. (October 23, 1926 – January 15, 2008) was an American professional football player who played for the Edmonton Eskimos and Calgary Stampeders. He won the Grey Cup with the Eskimos in 1955.[1] Andrews was born in San Diego, California and played football while he attended Stanford University.[2]
BornOctober 23, 1926
San Diego, California, U.S.
San Diego, California, U.S.
DiedJanuary 15, 2008 (aged 81)
San Diego, California, U.S.
San Diego, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Positions | End • Halfback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 23, 1926 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 2008 (aged 81) San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | La Jolla (CA) |
| College | Stanford |
| NFL draft | 1950: 18th round, 232nd overall pick |
| Career history | |
| 1954 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1955 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| Awards and highlights | |
