About Bud Erickson
Lived 1916 – 2008 (aged 92). Bud Erickson was an American american football player.
Carlton Lyons "Bud" Ericksen (April 10, 1916 – April 14, 2008) was an American football player. He played professionally as a center in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. Ericksen played college football at the University of Washington, where he had been a walk-on player.
He was raised in Bothell, Washington, where his grandfather Gerhard Erickson was among the founders of the town. Both are honored by a mural that was painted on the side of their former family store. Ericksen served as mayor of Bothell from 1969 to 1973 and owned a local car dealership that he opened after leaving the Redskins. He died at the age of 92 on April 14, 2008.
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Who was Bud Erickson?
American football player (1916-2008)
When was Bud Erickson born?
Bud Erickson was born on 10 January 1916 in Seattle.
When did Bud Erickson die?
Bud Erickson died on 14 April 2008.
What was Bud Erickson's occupation?
Bud Erickson was an american football player.
What nationality was Bud Erickson?
Bud Erickson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bud Erickson. https://biography.guide/bud-erickson/
MLA: "Bud Erickson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bud-erickson/.
Chicago: "Bud Erickson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bud-erickson/.
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