Erny Pinckert

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Erny Pinckert
Position(s):
Halfback
Defensive back
Jersey #(s):
11
Born: May 1, 1907(1907-05-01)
Medford, Wisconsin
Died: August 30, 1977 (aged 70)
Los Angeles, California
Career Information
Year(s): 19321940
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
College Football Hall of Fame

Erny Pinckert (May 1, 1907August 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