About Ed Barker
Lived 1931 – 2012 (aged 81). Ed Barker was an American american football player.
Edward Ross Barker (May 31, 1931 – September 6, 2012) was an American professional football player who was an end for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington State Cougars and was selected 12th overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the first round of the 1953 NFL draft. After his short stint playing football he spent 20 years serving in the US Air Force, ending his career as a Lt. Colonel.
Barker, shown here as a junior in 1951, played his college ball for Washington State College.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ed Barker?
American football player (1931-2012)
When was Ed Barker born?
Ed Barker was born on 31 May 1931 in Dillon.
When did Ed Barker die?
Ed Barker died on 6 September 2012 in Zillah.
What was Ed Barker's occupation?
Ed Barker was an american football player.
What nationality was Ed Barker?
Ed Barker was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ed Barker (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ed Barker. https://biography.guide/ed-barker-american-football-player/
MLA: "Ed Barker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ed-barker-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Ed Barker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ed-barker-american-football-player/.
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