Charlie Krueger

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Charlie Krueger
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Position(s):
Defensive Lineman
Jersey #(s):
70
Born: January 28, 1937 (1937-01-28) (age 71)
Caldwell, Texas
Career Information
Year(s): 19591973
NFL Draft: 1958 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8
College: Texas A&M
Professional Teams
Career Stats
Safeties     3
Interceptions     1
Touchdowns     1
Stats at NFL.com
Career Highlights and Awards
  • 2x Pro Bowl selection (1960, 1964)
  • 3x All-Pro selection (1960, 1965, 1970)
College Football Hall of Fame

Charlie Krueger (born January 28, 1937) was an American football player. He played fifteen seasons in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers. Previously he was an All-American at Texas A&M University and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1982. With the 49ers, Krueger wore number 70 and was one of the last lineman in the NFL to wear a 2 bar "quarterback" facemask. Charlie's brother Rolf was also an NFL player with the St. Louis Cardinals and the 49ers.