Carl Brettschneider

Carl Brettschneider
Brettschneider in 1961
No. 57
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born(1931-12-02)December 2, 1931
Carpentersville, Illinois, U.S.
DiedNovember 26, 2014(2014-11-26) (aged 82)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight223 lb (101 kg)
Career information
CollegeIowa St.
NFL draft1956: undrafted
Career history
Playing
Coaching
  • Detroit Lions (19651966)
    Defensive line
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions3
Fumble recoveries8
Sacks13.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Carl Brettschneider (December 2, 1931 – November 26, 2014) was an All-Pro linebacker in the NFL. He played for the Chicago Cardinals and Detroit Lions.[1]

References

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  1. ^ Birkett, Dave (November 30, 2014). "Former Lions LB Carl Brettschneider dies at 82". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved April 20, 2024.