Earl Edwards

Defensive tackle, American football player

1946 –

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Who is Earl Edwards?

Earl Edwards is a former American football defensive tackle. He played College football at Wichita State University, and then for

He helped the San Francisco 49ers win the NFC Western Division from 1970-1972.

Played 11 seasons in the National Football League as a defensive lineman for San Francisco, Buffalo, Cleveland and Green Bay between 1969 and 1979. He was runner-up for NFL Rookie of the Year in 1969 behind Joe Greene. He's a member of the Tampa Sports Hall of Fame, one of 52 local stars chosen by the Tampa Bay Sports Club.

Married to Janice. Has 3 sons Reggie, Gavin

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Born
Mar 17, 1946
Statesboro
Spouses
Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Wichita State University
Lived in
  • Statesboro

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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