Karl Henke (American football)
| No. 70, 80 | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Defensive end, defensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 8, 1945 Ventura, California, U.S. |
| Died | August 25, 2025 (aged 80) |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Ventura (CA) |
| College | Tulsa |
| NFL draft | 1968: 8th round, 214th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Karl Henke (March 8, 1945 – August 21, 2025) was an American professional football defensive end and defensive tackle. He played for the New York Jets in 1968 and Boston Patriots in 1969.[1][2]
Biography
Henke was born and raised in Ventura, California, where he starred in football and track, first for Ventura High School and then Ventura College. He transferred to the University of Tulsa, where he continued to be a standout football player and track athlete. In 1990, Henke was inducted into the Ventura County Sports Hall of Fame.[3]
Henke died on August 25, 2025, at the age of 80.[4]
References
- ^ "Karl Henke Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
- ^ "Karl Henke, DT". Nfl.com. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
- ^ "Karl Alfred Henke". VC Sports Hall of Fame. January 30, 2017. Retrieved September 15, 2025.
- ^ "Karl Alfred Henke Obituary - Ventura County Star". vcstar.com. September 14, 2025. Retrieved September 15, 2025.