About Eddie Emerson
Lived 1892 – 1970 (aged 77). Eddie Emerson was an American canadian football player.
Edward Kramer Emerson (March 11, 1892 – January 27, 1970) was a star football player in the Canadian Football League for twenty-two seasons for the Ottawa Rough Riders. Fondly known as the "Iron Man" of football, Emerson led his team to two Grey Cup wins, in 1925 and 1926. After retiring from the field, Emerson stayed with the Rough Riders as president of the football club from 1947 to 1951.
He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in 1963 and into the Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 1975.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Eddie Emerson?
Canadian football player
When was Eddie Emerson born?
Eddie Emerson was born on 11 March 1892 in Cordele.
When did Eddie Emerson die?
Eddie Emerson died on 27 January 1970 in Ottawa.
What was Eddie Emerson's occupation?
Eddie Emerson was a canadian football player.
What nationality was Eddie Emerson?
Eddie Emerson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eddie Emerson. https://biography.guide/eddie-emerson/
MLA: "Eddie Emerson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eddie-emerson/.
Chicago: "Eddie Emerson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eddie-emerson/.
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