About Bernie Winkler
Lived 1925 – 1990 (aged 64). Bernie Winkler was an American american football player.
Bernie Arthur Winkler (December 5, 1925 – June 28, 1990) was an American professional football player who played at the tackle position. He played college football for Millsaps and Texas Tech and professional football for the Los Angeles Dons.
Early life Winkler was born in 1925 in The Grove, Texas. He attended and played football at Temple High School in Temple, Texas. He also served in the United States Navy. He signed with the Dons in January 1948. He played for the Dons during their 1948 season, appearing in four games.
Family and later years Winkler was married in 1959 to Carolyn Hansmann. He died in 1990 at age 64 at his home in New Braunfels, Texas.
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American football player
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Bernie Winkler was born on 5 December 1925 in The Grove.
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Bernie Winkler died on 28 June 1990 in New Braunfels, Texas.
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Bernie Winkler was an american football player.
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