Arnie Weinmeister
Weinmeister in 1954 | |||||||||
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||||
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| Born: | March 23, 1923 Rhein, Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||||||
| Died: | June 28, 2000 (aged 77) Seattle, Washington, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Jefferson (Portland, Oregon) | ||||||||
| College: | Washington | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1945: 17th round, 166th pick | ||||||||
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Arnold George Weinmeister (March 23, 1923 – June 28, 2000) was a Canadian professional football player who was a defensive tackle. Renowned for his speed as a lineman, he went to four Pro Bowls in a six-year combined tenure in the All-America Football Conference and National Football League. Weinmeister was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1984, becoming the second Canadian to receive the honor; his six seasons is among the shortest for an inductee. He also played in the Canadian Football League.