About Ernie Danjean
Lived 1934 – 1995 (aged 61). Ernie Danjean was an American american football player.
Ernie Danjean (March 5, 1934 – June 19, 1995) was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) and all-star in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
After playing college football Auburn University, Danjean was drafted 220th overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 19th round of the 1957 NFL draft and played that season with the team.
He moved to the CFL in 1959, playing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and being selected an All-Star on the strength of his 3 interceptions. He was traded to the Calgary Stampeders during the 1960 season when he played in only 3 games. But from 1961 to 1963, he played in 41 of 45 regular season games. In 1962, he had another interception and recovered 4 fumbles for a 9–6 team which lost the Western conference final.
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Who was Ernie Danjean?
American football player (1934-1995)
When was Ernie Danjean born?
Ernie Danjean was born on 5 March 1934 in New Orleans.
When did Ernie Danjean die?
Ernie Danjean died on 19 June 1995.
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Ernie Danjean was an american football player.
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Ernie Danjean was American.
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