Turk Edwards
Albert Glen “Turk” Edwards (September 28, 1907 – January 12, 1973) was an American football tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played his entire career for the Washington Redskins, starting with their first six seasons in Boston, and later became the head coach. Edwards was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1969.
After graduation from high school in 1928 in Clarkston, Washington, Edwards played college football at Washington State College in nearby Pullman from 1929 to 1931. He helped lead the Cougars to a 9–0 record during the 1930 season and an invitation to the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. Edwards and teammate Mel Hein became the first All-Americans from Washington State.
He was a member of the Alpha Omicron chapter of Theta Chi fraternity while in college.[citation needed] The nickname “Turk” was given to him by head coach Babe Hollingbery.
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| Position: | Tackle | ||||||||
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September 28, 1907 Mold, Washington |
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| Died: | January 12, 1973 (aged 65) Kirkland, Washington |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Clarkston (WA) | ||||||||
| College: | Washington State | ||||||||
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