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Fritz Greenlee

b. 1943

American football linebacker

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About Fritz Greenlee

Born 1943. Fritz Greenlee is an American american football player and canadian football player.

William Frederick Greenlee (born November 5, 1943) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks and was selected by the Chicago Bears 137th overall in the ninth round of the 1966 NFL draft. Greenlee played in the CFL for the Montreal Alouettes in 1968, the NFL's San Francisco 49ers in 1969 and back in the CFL with the Edmonton Eskimos in 1970.

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Important facts

Born
5 November 1943, Des Moines
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
American football player, Canadian football player
Nationality
United States
Education
Franklin High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Fritz Greenlee?

American football linebacker

When was Fritz Greenlee born?

Fritz Greenlee was born on 5 November 1943 in Des Moines.

What is Fritz Greenlee's occupation?

Fritz Greenlee is an american football player and canadian football player.

What nationality is Fritz Greenlee?

Fritz Greenlee is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fritz Greenlee

· Wikidata: Q93690192

· DBpedia: Fritz Greenlee

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