| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | End |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1918-10-28)October 28, 1918 Texas, U.S. |
| Died | June 13, 1998(1998-06-13) (aged 79) |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 186 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Mississippi State |
| NFL draft | 1941: 9th round, 73rd overall pick |
| Career history | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Ervin B. "Buddy"Elrod (October 28, 1918 – June 13, 1998) was an Americanfootball player. He attended theMississippi State University and played college football for theMississippi State Bulldogs football team.[1] He played at theend position for the Bulldogs and was selected by theAssociated Press,Central Press Association,New York Sun andLiberty magazine as a first-team player on the1940 College Football All-America Team.[2][3][4][5] He signed with thePhiladelphia Eagles in 1941 but did not play in any games. He entered the military in 1942.[6] He was inducted into the Mississippi State Sports Hall of Fame in 1971 and the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame in 1975.[7][8]
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