Keith Eck

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|stat1label=Games played |stat1value=13 |stat2label=Games started |stat2value=13

Keith C. Eck (born November 1955) is a former NFL offensive lineman.

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[edit] High School Career

Eck attended Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino, California.

[edit] College career

At UCLA Eck was offensive lineman. As a Junior he helped lead his team to the 1976 Rose Bowl championship. Eck began his career as a Center, eventually playing both Guard and Center.


[edit] Pro career

In 1976, he was selected in the second-round of the NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins; his 5-year career ended abruptly with a career ending heart attack (at the age of 24) on the way back to the New York Giants pre-season camp.

[edit] Community Service

Make-a-wish Board of Directors; Co-Founder STAR Program in San Diego California

[edit] Personal

He lives in La Costa, California, with his wife, Marcela, and their three children.


[edit] External links

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