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Ed Culpepper
No. 73, 71, 78
PositionDefensive tackle
Personal information
Born(1934-01-21)January 21, 1934
Bradenton, Florida, U.S.
DiedJanuary 9, 2021(2021-01-09) (aged 86)
Bartlett, Tennessee, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High schoolManatee (FL)
CollegeAlabama
NFL draft1955: 9th round, 101st overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL/AFL statistics
Fumble recoveries6
Sacks8.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ed Culpepper (born Robert Edward Culpepper;[1] January 21, 1934 – January 9, 2021) was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL).[2] He played two seasons with the Chicago Cardinals before moving with the team to St. Louis, Missouri before the 1960 NFL season. Culpepper was later selected in the 1961 NFL expansion draft by the Minnesota Vikings and would play for the team during the 1961 NFL season. He would play his final two professional seasons with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League.

References

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  1. ^ "Ed Culpepper". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 11, 2011.
  2. ^ "Ed Culpepper". National Football League. Retrieved August 11, 2011.


    Ed Culpepper
    No. 73, 71, 78
    PositionDefensive tackle
    Personal information
    Born(1934-01-21)January 21, 1934
    Bradenton, Florida, U.S.
    DiedJanuary 9, 2021(2021-01-09) (aged 86)
    Bartlett, Tennessee, U.S.
    Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
    Weight255 lb (116 kg)
    Career information
    High schoolManatee (FL)
    CollegeAlabama
    NFL draft1955: 9th round, 101st overall pick
    Career history
    * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
    Awards and highlights
    Career NFL/AFL statistics
    Fumble recoveries6
    Sacks8.5
    Stats at Pro Football Reference

    Ed Culpepper (born Robert Edward Culpepper;[1] January 21, 1934 – January 9, 2021) was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL).[2] He played two seasons with the Chicago Cardinals before moving with the team to St. Louis, Missouri before the 1960 NFL season. Culpepper was later selected in the 1961 NFL expansion draft by the Minnesota Vikings and would play for the team during the 1961 NFL season. He would play his final two professional seasons with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League.

    References

    1. ^ "Ed Culpepper". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 11, 2011.
    2. ^ "Ed Culpepper". National Football League. Retrieved August 11, 2011.


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