Tony Falkenstein
Number18, 32, 25
PositionFullback
Birth dateFebruary 16, 1915
Birth placePueblo, Colorado, U.S.
Death dateOctober 9, 1994 (aged 79)
Death placeCeres, California, U.S.
Height5 ft
Height in10
Weight lb205
High schoolCentral (Pueblo)
CollegeSaint Mary's (1934-1937)
Draftyear1938
Draftround12
Draftpick107
Pastteams
Statlabel 1Rushing yards
Statvalue 1200
Statlabel 2Rushing average
Statvalue 23.2
Statlabel 3Receptions
Statvalue 34
Statlabel 4Receiving yards
Statvalue 460
Statlabel 5Total touchdowns
Statvalue 51
PfrFalkTo20

Anthony Joseph Falkenstein (February 16, 1915 – October 10, 1994) was an American professional football fullback in the National Football League (NFL).

Biography

Falkenstein was born on February 16, 1915, in Pueblo, Colorado.[1] He played at the college football at Saint Mary's College of California.[2]

Falkenstein was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 12th round of the 1938 NFL draft and played with the Packers during the 1943 NFL season.[3] He split the 1944 NFL season between the Brooklyn Tigers and the Boston Yanks.

Falkenstein played on the 1945 Camp Beale Bears football team.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Tony Falkenstein Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com
  2. ^ "Tony Falkenstein Stats, News and Video - FB". NFL.com
  3. ^ "1938 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  4. ^ Little, Walt (September 14, 1945). "Faulkenstein to Run Offense, Smiley Reports". Appeal-Democrat. p. 10. Retrieved April 3, 2023. – via Newspapers.com