About Ed Quirk
Lived 1925 – 1962 (aged 37). Ed Quirk was an American american football player and athletics competitor.
Edward George Quirk (February 27, 1925 – June 13, 1962) was an American professional football fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at the University of Missouri and was drafted in the fifteenth round of the 1948 NFL draft. He died of a heart ailment in 1962.
Representing the Missouri Tigers track and field team, Quirk won the 1945 NCAA Track and Field Championships in the shot put as well.
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Who was Ed Quirk?
American football player (1925-1962)
When was Ed Quirk born?
Ed Quirk was born on 27 February 1925 in St. Louis.
When did Ed Quirk die?
Ed Quirk died on 13 June 1962.
What was Ed Quirk's occupation?
Ed Quirk was an american football player and athletics competitor.
What nationality was Ed Quirk?
Ed Quirk was American.
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