Carl Gersbach

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Carl Gersbach
Date of birth (1947-01-08) January 8, 1947 (age 78)
Place of birth Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Linebacker
US college Duke
West Chester
Career history
As player
1970 Philadelphia Eagles
1971–1972 Minnesota Vikings
1973–1974 San Diego Chargers
1975 Chicago Bears
1976 St. Louis Cardinals

Carl Gersbach (born January 8, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles. Minnesota Vikings, San Diego Chargers, Chicago Bears, and St. Louis Cardinals. [1] He played college football for the Duke Blue Devils and West Chester Golden Rams after playing at Swarthmore High School in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, and at The Manlius School in Manlius, New York.

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References

  1. "Carl Gersbach Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com .