John Woudenberg
John William "Dutch" Woudenberg Jr. (May 25, 1918 – May 3, 2005) was a professional American football tackle in the National Football League (NFL) and the All-America Football Conference (AAFC).
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Born: | Denver, Colorado, U.S. | May 25, 1918||||
Died: | May 3, 2005 86) Arizona, U.S. | (aged||||
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High school: | South (Denver, Colorado) | ||||
College: | Denver | ||||
NFL Draft: | 1940 / Round: 6 / Pick: 47 (by the Chicago Bears) | ||||
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Woudenbergwas born and raised in Denver. He played college football and wrestled at the University of Denver. He was affiliated with the Kappa Sigma fraternity at DU.[1]
Woudenbergwas was selected by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 1940 NFL Draft.[2] 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.
Woudenbergwas was married in August 1943.[1]
References
- "Denver Girl Bride of Ensign 'Steeler'". Pittsburgh Press. August 28, 1943. p. 5. Retrieved May 26, 2011.
- "1940 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
- John Woudenberg at Find a Grave
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