Bernie Flowers American football player

Benjamin Bernard "Bernie" Flowers (February 14, 1930 – April 14, 2011) was an American football player who played at the end position for the Purdue University where he became a consensus first-team All-American in 1952. He was drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the second round (14th overall pick) of the 1953 NFL Draft but chose to play in Canada with the Ottawa Rough Riders, where his 9 touchdowns scored made him an all-star. He played one game for the Colts in 1956.

Personal facts

Birth dateFebruary 14, 1930
Birth place
Erie Pennsylvania
Date of deathApril 14, 2011
Place of death
Lafayette Indiana
Height (meters)1.8796
Weight (Kilograms)86.184

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