About Les Palmer
Lived 1923 – 2006 (aged 82). Les Palmer was an American american football player.
Leslie Hatfield "Footsie" Palmer, Jr.
Professional career Palmer signed with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) after going undrafted in the 1948 NFL draft. He played in five games for the Eagles during the 1948 season, punting four times for 148 yards while also returning one kick for 20 yards and one punt for eight yards. He wore jersey number 40 while with the Eagles. He died on April 15, 2006, in Tampa at the age of 82.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Palmer?
American football player (1923-2006)
When was Les Palmer born?
Les Palmer was born on 15 December 1923 in Cedar Grove.
When did Les Palmer die?
Les Palmer died on 15 April 2006.
What was Les Palmer's occupation?
Les Palmer was an american football player.
What nationality was Les Palmer?
Les Palmer was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Les Palmer (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Les Palmer. https://biography.guide/les-palmer-american-football-player/
MLA: "Les Palmer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/les-palmer-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Les Palmer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/les-palmer-american-football-player/.
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