Carl Ekern

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Carl Ekern
Date of birth:	May 27, 1954
Place of birth:	Richland, Washington
Date of death:	August 4, 1990
Place of death:	Ridgecrest, California
Career information
Position(s):	Linebacker
Jersey №:	55
College:	San Jose State
NFL Draft:	1976 / Round: 5/ Pick 128
Organizations
As player:
1976-1988	Los Angeles Rams
Career highlights and Awards
Pro Bowls:	1
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Carl Frederick Ekern (May 27, 1954 - August 4, 1990) was a former NFL football player. He is a graduate from San Jose State University who played pro football from 1976 to 1988 for Los Angeles Rams. He died of head injuries on August 4, 1990 when the Jeep he was driving ran off a highway near the Kern County town of Ridgecrest, California.