About Karl Rubke
Lived 1935 – 2009 (aged 73). Karl Rubke was an American american football player.
Karl John Rubke (December 6, 1935 – April 27, 2009) was a professional American football center and linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL).
College career He played college football at the University of Southern California.
Professional career Rubke was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round (56th overall) of the 1957 NFL draft. He played for the NFL's 49ers (1957–1960, 1962–1965), the Minnesota Vikings (1961), the Atlanta Falcons (1966–1967), and the AFL's Oakland Raiders (1968).
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Who was Karl Rubke?
American football player (1935-2009)
When was Karl Rubke born?
Karl Rubke was born on 6 December 1935 in Los Angeles.
When did Karl Rubke die?
Karl Rubke died on 27 April 2009 in Marietta.
What was Karl Rubke's occupation?
Karl Rubke was an american football player.
What nationality was Karl Rubke?
Karl Rubke was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karl Rubke. https://biography.guide/karl-rubke/
MLA: "Karl Rubke." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/karl-rubke/.
Chicago: "Karl Rubke." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/karl-rubke/.
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