Dale Meinert

Dale Meinert
Meinert, misspelled on the promotional image in 1961
No. 63, 65, 62
PositionsLinebacker
Guard
Personal information
Born(1933-12-18)December 18, 1933
Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedMay 10, 2004(2004-05-10) (aged 70)
Clinton, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolLone Wolf
CollegeOklahoma A&M
NFL draft1955: 8th round, 88th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions9
Interception yards126
Fumble recoveries13
Sacks12.0
Defensive touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.

Death

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

References

  1. ^ Underwood, Bob (December 12, 2020). "Forgotten Big Red Star: Dale Meinert". The Big Red Zone. Retrieved February 1, 2024.