Lars Ditlev (December 6, 1951 – January 24, 2021) was a Danish-American football player.
 Ditlev (right) with his wife, 1976 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | December 6, 1951 Randers, Denmark |
| Died: | January 24, 2021 (aged 69) |
| Height: | 6 ft 8[1] in (2.03 m) |
| Career information | |
| College: | South Dakota Mines |
| Position: | Defensive end[2][3] |
| NFL draft: | 1974 / round: 13 / pick: 323 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Life and career
editDitlev was born in Randers,[4] the son of Peter Ditlev.[5] He graduated from Lincoln High School.[6]
Ditlev played for the South Dakota Mines Hardrockers football team[7] during the 1970s.
In 1974, Ditlev was drafted in the 13th round of the NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles[8][9] as a defensive end.
Ditlev died on January 24, 2021, at the age of 69.[4]
References
edit- ^ "NFL draft day phone call came for Tech twosome". Rapid City Journal. Rapid City, South Dakota. April 23, 2005. p. 35. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Evert, Hunt Deadlocked". The News and Observer. Raleigh, North Carolina. June 27, 1974. p. 29. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Coming Home: 'White Shoes' Finally Brings Act to the Vet After Years of Running, Dancing to Glory". Philadelphia Daily News. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. November 7, 1985. p. 114. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Lars Ditlev". Rapid City Journal. Rapid City, South Dakota. February 6, 2021. p. E3. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Lookin' In". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. February 5, 1974. p. 11. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Lars Ditlev Obituary (1951-2021)". The Everett Herald. February 7, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "Roster 1973", South Dakota Mines Hardrockers Football
- ^ "1974 Philadelphia Eagles Draft". The Football Database. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- ^ "Headlines being made after grid season". Rapid City Journal. Rapid City, South Dakota. February 2, 1974. p. 10. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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