About Fred Heron
Lived 1944 – 2010 (aged 66). Fred Heron was an American american football player.
Frederick Roger Heron (October 6, 1944 – December 28, 2010) was a professional American football defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). He played seven seasons for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Heron was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the 1966 college draft, and Vince Lombardi traded him as a replacement for a lineman in the St. Louis Cardinals who had been forced to retire due to a heart murmur.
He suffered a back injury in a game in 1969 that led to an operation in April 1970, but resulted in ongoing pain for some time. The Cardinals released him from his contract after his back injuries led to another surgery in October 1972.
He died on December 28, 2010.
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Who was Fred Heron?
American football player (1944-2010)
When was Fred Heron born?
Fred Heron was born on 6 October 1944 in Stockton.
When did Fred Heron die?
Fred Heron died on 28 December 2010.
What was Fred Heron's occupation?
Fred Heron was an american football player.
What nationality was Fred Heron?
Fred Heron was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fred Heron. https://biography.guide/fred-heron/
MLA: "Fred Heron." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/fred-heron/.
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