About Tex Leyendecker
Lived 1906 – 1988 (aged 82). Tex Leyendecker was an American american football player.
Charles Boede "Tex" Leyendecker, Jr. (February 3, 1906 – June 24, 1988) was an American football tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was a member of the inaugural Philadelphia Eagles football team in 1933. Leyendecker played for Dan McGugin's Vanderbilt Commodores football teams, twice selected All-Southern. He was later an oilfield worker.
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Who was Tex Leyendecker?
American gridiron football player (1906-1988)
When was Tex Leyendecker born?
Tex Leyendecker was born on 3 February 1906 in Columbus.
When did Tex Leyendecker die?
Tex Leyendecker died on 24 June 1988 in Columbus.
What was Tex Leyendecker's occupation?
Tex Leyendecker was an american football player.
What nationality was Tex Leyendecker?
Tex Leyendecker was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tex Leyendecker. https://biography.guide/tex-leyendecker/
MLA: "Tex Leyendecker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tex-leyendecker/.
Chicago: "Tex Leyendecker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tex-leyendecker/.
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