About Earl Plank
Lived 1905 – 1952 (aged 47). Earl Plank was an American american football player.
Earl Adam Plank (July 28, 1905 – September 30, 1952) was an American football player.
Plank was born in 1905 in Columbus, Ohio, and attended South High School.
He played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) as an end for the Columbus Tigers in 1926, the Buffalo Bisons in 1929, and the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1930. He appeared in ten NFL games, four as a starter.
After his playing career ended, Plank operated a cafe with his two brothers in Bellefontaine, Ohio. He died in 1952 at age 47.
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Who was Earl Plank?
American football player (1905-1952)
When was Earl Plank born?
Earl Plank was born on 28 July 1905 in Columbus.
When did Earl Plank die?
Earl Plank died on 30 September 1952.
What was Earl Plank's occupation?
Earl Plank was an american football player.
What nationality was Earl Plank?
Earl Plank was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Earl Plank. https://biography.guide/earl-plank/
MLA: "Earl Plank." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/earl-plank/.
Chicago: "Earl Plank." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/earl-plank/.
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