About Ed Champagne
Lived 1922 – 2003 (aged 80). Ed Champagne was an American american football player.
Edward J. Champagne (December 4, 1922 – June 15, 2003) was an American professional football player who played tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams. He attended Louisiana State University, where he played college football for the LSU Tigers football team. He played in 39 games for the Rams from 1947 to 1950. He scored the only touchdown of his NFL career—an eight-yard touchdown reception thrown by quarterback Norm Van Brocklin—in the first week of his final season.
After the 1950 NFL Championship Game, Champagne signed a contract with the Calgary Stampeders. He played one season in Canada but injured his neck and retired from pro football.
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Who was Ed Champagne?
American football player (1922-2003)
When was Ed Champagne born?
Ed Champagne was born on 4 December 1922 in New Orleans.
When did Ed Champagne die?
Ed Champagne died on 15 June 2003 in Raleigh.
What was Ed Champagne's occupation?
Ed Champagne was an american football player.
What nationality was Ed Champagne?
Ed Champagne was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ed Champagne. https://biography.guide/ed-champagne/
MLA: "Ed Champagne." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ed-champagne/.
Chicago: "Ed Champagne." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ed-champagne/.
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