Charles Virgil "Ike" Eikenberg (February 22, 1924 – January 30, 1987) was an American football quarterback. He played college football for Rice and professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Cardinals.
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| Born: | February 22, 1924 | ||||||
| Died: | January 30, 1987 (aged 62) Houston, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||
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| College: | Rice (1946-1947) | ||||||
| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||
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Eikenberg was born in 1924. He attended Boling High School in Texas. He played college football for Rice. He was selected as co-captain of the West team for the 1948 East–West Shrine Game.[1]
In June 1948, Eikenberg signed a contract to play for the Chicago Cardinals.[2] He appeared in nine games for the Cardinals during the 1948 season.[3]
Starting in 1950, Eikenberg worked as a baseball and football coach and, starting in 1956, as assistant principal of Brazosport High School.[4][5] He died in 1987 in Houston.
References
edit- ^ "Eikenberg of Rice Is Captain West All-Stars". The Bryan Daily Eagle. January 1, 1948. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Eikenberg Signs Pro Football Contract". Corpus Christi Times. June 11, 148. p. 27 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Charley Eikenberg Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
- ^ "Backs Coached By Eikenberg Always Threat To Opponents". The Daily Facts-Review. August 17, 1955. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Eikenberg Steps Down From Coaching Ranks". Brazosport Facts. May 10, 1956. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.