Rudy Kuechenberg

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Rudy Kuechenberg
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Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1943-02-07) February 7, 1943 (age 81)
Hobart, Indiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school: Hobart (IN)
College: Indiana
Undrafted: 1965
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Rudy Kuechenberg (born February 7, 1943) is a former professional American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons with the following teams: Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, and Atlanta Falcons. [1] His brother, Bob Kuechenberg, was an All-Pro offensive lineman with the Miami Dolphins.

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References

  1. Rudy Kuechenberg. pro-football-reference