Ernie Winburn

Ernie Winburn
Profile
PositionEnd
Personal information
Born(1897-04-26)April 26, 1897
Lee's Summit, Missouri or Belton, Missouri, U.S.
DiedNovember 25, 1953(1953-11-25) (aged 56)
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High schoolLee's Summit (MO) and Wentworth Military School (MO)
CollegeCentral Missouri St.
Career history
Career statistics
Games played1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Earnest E. Winburn (April 26, 1897 – November 25, 1953) was an American football end who played one season for the St. Louis All-Stars of the National Football League (NFL). He played in 1923, the All-Stars' only season.

Winburn was born on April 26, 1897, in either Lee's Summit, Missouri[1][2] or Belton, Missouri.[3] He went to two high schools: Lee's Summit High School and Wentworth Military School, both in Missouri.[3] He went to Central Missouri State College and played football there, being one of only eight "Mules" to ever play in the NFL.[4] In 1923, Winburn played his first and only season professionally, playing in one game for the St. Louis All-Stars.[3][1][2] During his one season, he was 5 feet 11 inches tall, and 175 pounds.[2] Winburn did not make any appearances after the season as the All-Stars folded from the league. Winburn died on November 25, 1953, at the age of 56.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Ernie Winburn Stats - Pro Football Archives". www.profootballarchives.com.
  2. ^ a b c d "Earnest Winburn football Statistics on StatsCrew.com". www.statscrew.com.
  3. ^ a b c "Ernie Winburn Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  4. ^ "Central Missouri St. Players/Alumni". Pro-Football-Reference.com.