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Ed Sprinkle

Edward Alexander Sprinkle (September 3, 1923 – July 28, 2014) was an American professional football defensive end and end who played for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He was known to many as "the Meanest Man in Pro Football" and was nicknamed "the Claw". He played for 12 seasons with the Bears and is credited with calling…

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Born
(1923-09-03)September 3, 1923 Bradshaw, Texas, U.S.
College
Hardin–Simmons (1940–1942) Navy (1943)
Defensive touchdowns
3
Died
July 28, 2014(2014-07-28) (aged 90) Palos Heights, Illinois, U.S.
Fumble recoveries
12
High school
Tuscola (Tuscola, Texas)

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College career

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Post-playing career

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Ed Sprinkle

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Edges29
Triples33
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Ed Sprinkle

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related to Post-playing career · 11
Ed Sprinkle → Association, Chicago, Chicagoland Sports Hall, Fame, Following, He, July, PFRA Hall, Sprinkle, The Professional Football Researchers, Very Good Class
related to External sources · 5
Ed Sprinkle → Archived, Coffin Corner, October, PDF, Professional Football Researchers Association
Safeties · 2
Ed Sprinkle → 1, Safeties1Interceptions4Interception yards55Fumble recoveries12Defensive touchdowns3Receptions32Receiving yards451Receiving touchdowns7Stats at Pro Football Reference
Born · 1
Ed Sprinkle → (1923-09-03)September 3, 1923 Bradshaw, Texas, U.S.
College · 1
Ed Sprinkle → Hardin–Simmons (1940–1942) Navy (1943)
Defensive touchdowns · 1
Ed Sprinkle → 3
Died · 1
Ed Sprinkle → July 28, 2014(2014-07-28) (aged 90) Palos Heights, Illinois, U.S.
Fumble recoveries · 1
Ed Sprinkle → 12
High school · 1
Ed Sprinkle → Tuscola (Tuscola, Texas)
Interception yards · 1
Ed Sprinkle → 55

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Ed SprinkleBorn(1923-09-03)September 3, 1923 Bradshaw, Texas, U.S.1.00infobox
Ed SprinkleCollegeHardin–Simmons (1940–1942) Navy (1943)1.00infobox
Ed SprinkleDefensive touchdowns31.00infobox
Ed SprinkleDiedJuly 28, 2014(2014-07-28) (aged 90) Palos Heights, Illinois, U.S.1.00infobox
Ed SprinkleFumble recoveries121.00infobox
Ed SprinkleHigh schoolTuscola (Tuscola, Texas)1.00infobox
Ed SprinkleInterception yards551.00infobox
Ed SprinkleInterceptions41.00infobox
Ed SprinkleListed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)1.00infobox
Ed SprinkleListed weight206 lb (93 kg)1.00infobox
Ed SprinkleNFL draft1944 (undrafted)1.00infobox
Ed SprinklePositionsDefensive end, end1.00infobox
Ed SprinkleReceiving touchdowns71.00infobox
Ed SprinkleReceiving yards4511.00infobox
Ed SprinkleReceptions321.00infobox
Ed SprinkleSafetiesSafeties1Interceptions4Interception yards55Fumble recoveries12Defensive touchdowns3Receptions32Receiving yards451Receiving touchdowns7Stats at Pro Football Reference1.00infobox
Ed SprinkleSafeties11.00infobox

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