Norm Masters
Norman Donald Masters (September 19, 1933 – April 19, 2011) was an American football offensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers.
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| Born: | September 19, 1933 Detroit, Michigan[1] |
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| Died: | April 19, 2011 (aged 77) Detroit, Michigan |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Offensive Tackle |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 249 lb (113 kg) |
| College | Michigan State |
| High school | St. Mary of Redford (Detroit, Michigan) |
| NFL draft | 1956 / Round: 2 / Pick: 18 (By the Chicago Cardinals) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1956 | BC Lions (CFL) |
| 1957–1964 | Green Bay Packers |
| Career stats | |
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Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, he graduated from its St. Mary of Redford High School,[1] and played college football at Michigan State. He was selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the 1956 NFL Draft. Masters was 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighed 249 pounds[1]
Masters started at right tackle for the Packers in the 1961 NFL Championship Game, a 37–0 victory at home; it was the first of five NFL titles for head coach Vince Lombardi.
References
- "Norm Masters Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards". DatabaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on February 7, 2007. Retrieved June 18, 2009.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
- Obituary
- Norm Masters at Find a Grave
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