John Woudenberg

Tackle, American football player

1918 – 2005

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Who was John Woudenberg?

John William "Dutch" Woudenberg, Jr. was a professional American football offensive and defensive lineman in the National Football League and the All-America Football Conference.

He was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. He played college football and wrestled at the University of Denver. He was affiliated with the Kappa Sigma fraternity at DU.

He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 1940 NFL Draft. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1940 through 1942. During World War II he served as an officer in the United States Navy. After the war he joined the AAFC's San Francisco 49ers in 1946 and played until 1949.

He was married in August 1943.

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Born
May 25, 1918
Denver
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Denver
Died
May 3, 2005

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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