Eddie Saenz

Eddie Saenz
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Saenz on a 1951 Bowman football card
No. 99
Position:Halfback
Defensive back
Kick returner
Personal information
Born:(1923-09-21)September 21, 1923
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Died:April 28, 1971(1971-04-28) (aged 47)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
Career information
College:Southern California
NFL draft:1945 / round: 15 / pick: 150
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receiving yards:1,327
Kick return yards:2,191
Touchdowns:12
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Edwin Matthew Saenz (September 21, 1923 – April 28, 1971) was an American professional football running back for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Southern California and was selected in the 15th round of the 1945 NFL draft. Saenz was given the nickname "tortilla" because of his Mexican American heritage.[1][2]

Eddie was a causal factor in USC's winning the 1944 Rose Bowl. He enlisted in the Navy prior to the end of World War II and played football with the Great Lakes Naval Academy. A career-ending injury forced Eddie to retire after five years with the Washington Redskins where he played both offense as a halfback and defense. After his retirement from football, he worked as a stunt man for various movies and often served as a double for Anthony Quinn.[citation needed] Eddie died at age 48 leaving a widow and nine children.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ Penner, Mike Los Angeles Times, "INSIDE TRACK" (Nov 5, 1997, Page: 2, Section: Sports, PART-C, Sports Desk)"
  2. ^ "Eddie Saenz". Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 5, 2014.


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