About Wagner Jorgensen
Lived 1913 – 1977 (aged 63). Wagner Jorgensen was an American american football player.
Wagner O. Jorgensen (July 31, 1913 – July 24, 1977) was a Danish professional American football center who played two seasons with the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Dodgers in the third round of the 1936 NFL draft after playing college football at Saint Mary's College of California.
Early life and college Wagner O. Jorgensen was born on July 31, 1913, in Denmark. He attended San Mateo High School in San Mateo, California.
Professional career Jorgensen was selected by the Brooklyn Dodgers in the third round, with the 22nd overall pick, of the 1936 NFL draft.
Personal life Jorgensen served in the United States Navy. His brother Carl Jorgensen also played in the NFL. He died on July 24, 1977, in San Mateo, California.
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Who was Wagner Jorgensen?
American football player (1913-1977)
When was Wagner Jorgensen born?
Wagner Jorgensen was born on 31 July 1913 in Denmark.
When did Wagner Jorgensen die?
Wagner Jorgensen died on 24 July 1977 in San Mateo.
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Wagner Jorgensen was an american football player.
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Wagner Jorgensen was American.
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