About Virgil Eikenberg
Lived 1924 – 1987 (aged 62). Virgil Eikenberg was an American american football player.
Charles Virgil "Ike" Eikenberg (February 22, 1924 – January 30, 1987) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Rice Owls.
Eikenberg attended Boling High School in Texas. He played college football at Rice University. He was selected as co-captain of the West team for the 1948 East–West Shrine Game.
In June 1948, Eikenberg signed a contract to play for the Chicago Cardinals. He appeared in nine games for the Cardinals during the 1948 season.
Starting in 1950, Eikenberg worked as a baseball and football coach and, starting in 1956, as assistant principal of Brazosport High School. He died in 1987 in Houston.
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Who was Virgil Eikenberg?
American football player
When was Virgil Eikenberg born?
Virgil Eikenberg was born on 22 February 1924.
When did Virgil Eikenberg die?
Virgil Eikenberg died on 30 January 1987.
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Virgil Eikenberg was an american football player.
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Virgil Eikenberg was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Virgil Eikenberg. https://biography.guide/virgil-eikenberg/
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