Dale Meinert (December 18, 1933 – May 10, 2004) was an American professional football linebacker.[1] He played ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago / St. Louis Cardinals, playing his two first seasons as a guard. Previously he played three seasons with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma A&M Cowboys.

Dale Meinert
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Meinert, misspelled on the promotional image in 1961
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Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born:(1933-12-18)December 18, 1933
Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, U.S.
Died:May 10, 2004(2004-05-10) (aged 70)
Clinton, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Lone Wolf
College:Oklahoma A&M
NFL draft:1955 / round: 8 / pick: 88
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:9
Interception yards:126
Fumble recoveries:13
Sacks:12
Defensive touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Death

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He died after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

References

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  1. ^ Underwood, Bob. "Forgotten Big Red Star: Dale Meinert". The Big Red Zone. The Big Red Zone. Retrieved February 1, 2024.