About Duke Iversen
Lived 1920 – 2011 (aged 91). Duke Iversen was an American american football player.
Christopher Arnold "Duke" Iversen (February 26, 1920 – May 20, 2011) was an American professional football player who played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and All-America Football Conference (AAFC) with the New York Giants, New York Yankees and New York Yanks. He was selected by the Giants in the seventh round of the 1947 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of Oregon.
Early life Christopher Arnold Iversen was born on February 26, 1920, in Petaluma, California to Danish immigrants Chris and Karen Iverson. He grew up on a sheep and poultry ranch. He was released by the Yanks in 1951.
Later life Soon after his football career ended, Iversen sold the family ranch and entered the real estate business.
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Who was Duke Iversen?
American football player (1920-2011)
When was Duke Iversen born?
Duke Iversen was born on 26 February 1920 in Petaluma.
When did Duke Iversen die?
Duke Iversen died on 20 May 2011 in Petaluma.
What was Duke Iversen's occupation?
Duke Iversen was an american football player.
What nationality was Duke Iversen?
Duke Iversen was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Duke Iversen. https://biography.guide/duke-iversen/
MLA: "Duke Iversen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/duke-iversen/.
Chicago: "Duke Iversen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/duke-iversen/.
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