Erny Pinckert
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Erny Pinckert | |
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Position(s): Halfback Defensive back |
Jersey #(s): 11 |
Born: May 1, 1907 Medford, Wisconsin |
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Died: August 30, 1977 (aged 70) Los Angeles, California |
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Career Information | |
Year(s): 1932–1940 | |
Undrafted in 1932 | |
College: Southern California | |
Professional Teams | |
Career Stats | |
Total offensive yards | 927 |
Interceptions | 2 |
Touchdowns | 3 |
Stats at NFL.com | |
Career Highlights and Awards | |
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College Football Hall of Fame |
Erny Pinckert (May 1, 1907 – August 30, 1977) was an American football halfback at Southern California for coach Howard Jones. He then played in the National Football League for the Boston Braves/Redskins, who then moved to Washington D.C..
[edit] College career
His teams won the Rose Bowl in 1929 against Tulane University when Pinckert pulled a pair of double reverses that produced touchdown runs and in 1931 against the University of Pittsburgh. Pinckert was All-American after the 1930 and 1931 seasons.
He was voted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1957.
[edit] Professional career
He played in the NFL between 1932 and 1940 for the Boston Braves and the Washington Redskins.
[edit] See also
1931 College Football All-America Team
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