About Ed Henke
Lived 1927 – 2015 (aged 87). Ed Henke was an American american football player.
Edgar Edwin Henke (December 13, 1927 – June 28, 2015) was an American professional football player who was an offensive and defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers and St. Louis Cardinals. He also played in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the Los Angeles Dons. Henke played college football for the USC Trojans and was selected in the 13th round of the 1949 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins. Henke also played three season in the Western Interprovincial Football Union with the Calgary Stampeders and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, being named an All Star in 1950 and 1954.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ed Henke?
American football player (1927-2015)
When was Ed Henke born?
Ed Henke was born on 13 December 1927 in Ontario.
When did Ed Henke die?
Ed Henke died on 28 June 2015.
What was Ed Henke's occupation?
Ed Henke was an american football player.
What nationality was Ed Henke?
Ed Henke was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ed Henke. https://biography.guide/ed-henke/
MLA: "Ed Henke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ed-henke/.
Chicago: "Ed Henke." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ed-henke/.
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