About Henry Schmidt
Lived 1935 – 2021 (aged 85). Henry Schmidt was an American american football player.
Henry Joseph "Hank" Schmidt (September 28, 1935 – May 17, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the American Football League (AFL).
Professional career
Schmidt played collegiately at the University of Southern California and professionally between 1959 and 1966, starting with the National Football League's San Francisco 49ers and moving to the new American Football League's San Diego Chargers in 1961. He played on the Buffalo Bills 1965 AFL Champions in 1965, earning a place in that year's AFL All-Star Team. He finished his professional football career in 1966 with the AFL's New York Jets.
He died on May 17, 2021, in La Mesa, California, at age 85.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Henry Schmidt?
American football player (1935–2021)
When was Henry Schmidt born?
Henry Schmidt was born on 28 September 1935 in South Gate.
When did Henry Schmidt die?
Henry Schmidt died on 17 May 2021 in La Mesa.
What was Henry Schmidt's occupation?
Henry Schmidt was an american football player.
What nationality was Henry Schmidt?
Henry Schmidt was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Henry Schmidt (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Henry Schmidt. https://biography.guide/henry-schmidt-american-football-player/
MLA: "Henry Schmidt." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/henry-schmidt-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Henry Schmidt." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/henry-schmidt-american-football-player/.
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