Eddie Saenz

Edwin Matthew Saenz (September 21, 1923 – April 28, 1971) was an American professional football running back for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Southern California and was selected in the 15th round of the 1945 NFL draft. Saenz was given the nickname "tortilla" because of his Mexican American heritage.

Eddie was a causal factor in USC's winning the 1944 Rose Bowl. He enlisted in the Navy prior to the end of World War II and played football with the Great Lakes Naval Academy. A career-ending injury forced Eddie to retire after five years with the Washington Redskins where he played both offense as a halfback and defense. After his retirement from football, he worked as a stunt man for various movies and often served as a double for Anthony Quinn. Eddie died at age 48 leaving a widow and nine children.

NFL career statistics Legend Led the league Bold Career high

Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Punt returns Kick returns GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Ret Yds Avg Lng TD Ret Yds Avg Lng TD 1946 WAS 10 3 55 213 3.9 12 1 12 242 20.2 66 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 11 264 24.0 55 0 1947 WAS 12 6 51 143 2.8 18 0 34 598 17.6 74 4 24 308 12.8 30 0 29 797 27.5 94 2 1948 WAS 4 2 8 21 2.6 5 0 4 62 15.5 28 0 2 26 13.0 16 0 8 173 21.6 27 0 1949 WAS 12 4 53 170 3.2 14 0 23 251 10.9 31 0 17 178 10.5 32 0 24 465 19.4 34 0 1950 WAS 10 6 20 64 3.2 13 1 10 165 16.5 36 1 14 125 8.9 24 0 12 347 28.9 71 0 1951 WAS 2 0 3 8 2.7 6 0 1 9 9.0 9 0 2 6 3.0 6 0 9 145 16.1 24 0 50 21 190 619 3.3 18 2 84 1,327 15.8 74 8 59 643 10.9 32 0 93 2,191 23.6 94 2