sport.wikisort.org - AthleteEdward Earl Husmann (August 6, 1931 - August 30, 2018) was an American football defensive tackle in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers. He also played in the National Football League for the Chicago Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Nebraska.
American football player (1931–2018)
American football player
Ed Husmann |
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Position: | Defensive tackle / Defensive end |
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Born: | (1931-08-06)August 6, 1931 Schuyler, Nebraska |
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Died: | August 30, 2018(2018-08-30) (aged 87) Austin, Texas |
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Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
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Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) |
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High school: | Ogallala High School |
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College: | Nebraska |
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NFL Draft: | 1953 / Round: 9 / Pick: 99 |
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- Chicago Cardinals (1953–1959)
- Dallas Cowboys (1960)
- Houston Oilers (1961–1965)
- Edmonton Eskimos (1966)
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- AFL champion (1961)
- 3× AFL All-Star (1961, 1962, 1963)
- All-AFL (1962)
- 2× Second-team All-AFL (1961, 1963)
- 2× AFL sacks leader (1961, 1962)
- Second-team All-Big Seven (1952)
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
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Early years
Husmann attended Ogallala High School, earning All-state and All-conference honors as a senior in football. He also played basketball, ran track and wrestled.
He walked-on to the University of Nebraska. He became a starter as a senior, at right tackle on both sides of the ball. He was also a member of the wrestling team, and won the Big Seven Conference heavyweight wrestling championship as a senior.[1]
In 2004, he was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame. In 2006, he was inducted into the Nebraska High School Hall of Fame.[2]
Professional career
Chicago Cardinals
Husmann was selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the ninth round (99th overall) of the 1953 NFL Draft and began his career on the offensive line. He spent the next two years out of football, while serving his military service in the United States Army. He returned to the team in 1956.
Dallas Cowboys
He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960 NFL Expansion Draft. He became the first starter at right defensive tackle in franchise history. He was waived on September 5, 1961.
Houston Oilers
In 1961, he was signed as a free agent by the Houston Oilers and was used at defensive tackle and defensive end. That year, he played a key role in the team winning their second straight championship and was the runner-up to Billy Cannon in the MVP voting for the title game.
He was released on August 8, 1966. He left with the franchise single-game sack record (4). During his professional career, he played every line position, offensive and defensive, except for center.
Edmonton Eskimos (CFL)
In 1966, he signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League.[3]
Personal life
Husmann died on August 30, 2018, in Austin, Texas at the age of 87.[4]
References
External links
Chicago Cardinals 1953 NFL draft selections |
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- Johnny Olszewski
- Jim Psaltis
- Dale Samuels
- Gerdes (Buck) Martin
- Bill Shalosky
- Tom Curcillo
- Tom Higgins
- Jerry Watford
- Ed Husmann
- Avatus Stone
- Charley Berndt
- Charley Spaulding
- Frank McPhee
- Ronnie Morris
- Dick Sprague
- Nick Chickillo
- Jimmy Lear
- Earl Heninger
- Joe Yukica
- Tom Donahue
- Len D'Errico
- Joe Curtis
- Hal Lokovsek
- Jim Root
- Brad Glass
- Haywood Sullivan
- Don Ringe
- C.O. Brocato
- Mike Prokopiak
- Earl Wrightenberry
- Bill Gaudreau
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Dallas Cowboys 1960 inaugural season roster |
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- 11 Don Heinrich
- 14 Eddie LeBaron
- 17 Don Meredith
- 20 Bob Bercich
- 22 Bill Butler
- 23 Woodley Lewis
- 24 Jim Mooty
- 25 Ray Mathews
- 30 Mike Dowdle
- 31 Fred Cone
- 32 Tom Franckhauser
- 33 Gene Babb
- 34 Fred Doelling
- 35 Walt Kowalczyk
- 36 Dick Bielski
- 42 Don McIlhenny
- 44 Don Bishop
- 45 L. G. Dupre
- 50 Jerry Tubbs
- 51 Tom Braatz
- 52 Wayne Hansen
- 54 Mike Connelly
- 56 Jack Patera
- 60 Buzz Guy
- 61 Duane Putnam
- 62 Don Healy
- 63 Mike Falls
- 66 Ed Husmann
- 67 John Houser
- 71 Paul Dickson
- 72 Bill Herchman
- 75 Bob Fry
- 76 John Gonzaga
- 77 Byron Bradfute
- 79 Dick Klein
- 81 Billy Howton
- 82 Frank Clarke
- 83 Jim Doran
- 84 Gary Wisener
- 85 Gene Cronin
- 86 Dave Sherer
- 87 Nate Borden
- 89 Fred Dugan
Head coach: Tom Landry
Assistant coaches: Tom Dahms
- Babe Dimancheff
- Brad Ecklund
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Houston Oilers 1961 AFL champions |
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- 12 Charlie Milstead
- 15 Jacky Lee
- 16 George Blanda
- 20 Billy Cannon
- 21 Ken Hall
- 22 Gary Wisener
- 24 Julian Spence
- 25 Gene Jones
- 27 Fred Glick
- 30 Mike Dukes
- 31 Doug Cline
- 32 Dave Smith
- 33 John Guzik
- 34 Jack Laraway
- 37 Ron Botchan
- 40 Tony Banfield
- 41 Mark Johnston
- 43 Jim Norton
- 44 Charley Tolar
- 46 Claude King
- 50 Dennit Morris
- 52 Bob Schmidt
- 57 George Belotti
- 60 Buzz Guy
- 61 Bob Talamini
- 62 Dick Frey
- 63 Hogan Wharton
- 64 Willis Perkins
- 66 Leo Reed
- 70 Al Jamison
- 73 Bob Kelly
- 74 George Shirkey
- 75 Don Floyd
- 77 Rich Michael
- 78 Byron Beams
- 79 Orville Trask
- 80 Dalva Allen
- 81 Bob McLeod
- 82 Ed Husmann
- 86 John White
- 87 Charley Hennigan
- 88 Willard Dewveall
- 89 Bill Groman
- Head coaches: Lou Rymkus
- Wally Lemm
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NFL annual sacks leaders (Deacon Jones Award) |
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- 1982: Martin
- 1983: Gastineau
- 1984: Gastineau
- 1985: Dent
- 1986: L. Taylor
- 1987: White
- 1988: White
- 1989: Doleman
- 1990: Thomas
- 1991: Swilling
- 1992: Simmons
- 1993: Smith
- 1994: Greene
- 1995: Paup
- 1996: Greene
- 1997: Randle
- 1998: Sinclair
- 1999: Carter
- 2000: Glover
- 2001: Strahan
- 2002: J. Taylor
- 2003: Strahan
- 2004: Freeney
- 2005: Burgess
- 2006: Merriman
- 2007: Allen
- 2008: Ware
- 2009: Dumervil
- 2010: Ware
- 2011: Allen
- 2012: J. Watt
- 2013: Mathis
- 2014: Houston
- 2015: J. Watt
- 2016: Beasley
- 2017: Jones
- 2018: Donald
- 2019: Barrett
- 2020: T. Watt
- 2021: T. Watt
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Starting in 2013, the sack leader is officially given the Deacon Jones Award |
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