About Emmett Kriel
Lived 1916 – 1984 (aged 68). Emmett Kriel was an American american football player.
Emmett Karl Kriel (May 12, 1916 – November 26, 1984) was an American professional football player who was a guard for one season with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) in 1939. From Taylor, Texas, he played college football for the Baylor Bears and was selected by the Eagles in the tenth round of the 1938 NFL draft.
Kriel also played for the Wilmington Clippers.
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Who was Emmett Kriel?
American football player (1916-1984)
When was Emmett Kriel born?
Emmett Kriel was born on 12 May 1916 in Coupland.
When did Emmett Kriel die?
Emmett Kriel died on 26 November 1984 in Houston.
What was Emmett Kriel's occupation?
Emmett Kriel was an american football player.
What nationality was Emmett Kriel?
Emmett Kriel was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Emmett Kriel. https://biography.guide/emmett-kriel/
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