Fred Gehrke
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Position: RB
Date of Birth: April 24, 1918
Height / Weight: 5'11" / 189 lbs
First Team: CLE (1940)
Last Team: SF (1950)
Running Back Stats
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Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Fred Gehrke: NFL Career Overview
Date of Birth: April 24, 1918Position: Running Back (RB)
Career Timeline
- Cleveland Browns (CLE) - 1940
- Los Angeles Rams (RAM) - 1941-1942, 1944-1945
- Chicago Cardinals (CHC) - 1946
- San Francisco 49ers (SF) - 1950
Career Highlights and Accomplishments
- Gehrke was known for his versatility as a running back during a time when the NFL was evolving.
- He was among the first players to wear a helmet with a face guard, paving the way for modern safety equipment in the league.
- Although he did not achieve Hall of Fame status, Gehrke's contributions to the game during the 1940s helped shape the running back position.
- His time with the Los Angeles Rams was particularly significant, as he played in a pivotal era for the franchise.
Legacy
Fred Gehrke's career spanned a transformative period in the NFL, and he is remembered not only for his on-field contributions but also for his influence on player safety standards. While not among the most celebrated players of his time, his role in the development of the game continues to be appreciated by football historians.Source: gpt-4o-mini
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