About Fred Enke
Lived 1924 – 2014 (aged 89). Fred Enke was an American american football player and basketball player.
Frederick William "Freddy" Enke Jr. (December 15, 1924 – April 13, 2014) was a professional American football quarterback who played in seven National Football League (NFL) seasons from 1948 to 1954 for the Detroit Lions, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Baltimore Colts. He started for the Lions for two years.
Biography
Early life
Fred Enke was born December 15, 1924, in Louisville, Kentucky.
His father, Fred August Enke, was a college basketball coach.
Death and legacy
Fred Enke died in 2014 from dementia, aged 89, in Casa Grande, Arizona.
Enke was inducted into the Arizona High School Sports Hall of Fame as an inaugural member in 2007.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fred Enke?
American football player (1924–2014)
When was Fred Enke born?
Fred Enke was born on 15 December 1924 in Louisville.
When did Fred Enke die?
Fred Enke died on 13 April 2014 in Casa Grande.
What was Fred Enke's occupation?
Fred Enke was an american football player and basketball player.
What nationality was Fred Enke?
Fred Enke was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Fred Enke (American football)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Enke. https://biography.guide/fred-enke/
MLA: "Fred Enke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-enke/.
Chicago: "Fred Enke." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/fred-enke/.
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