Houston Antwine

American football player, NFL All-Pro

Houston Antwine - Athletes & Sports Figures born 1939
Born

1939
86 years ago

Died
Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played as a defensive tackle in the National Football League. Spent the majority of a career with the Boston Patriots and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1963. Earned a reputation for his strong defensive skills on the field, contributing significantly to the team's performance during the 1960s.

Selected to the Pro Bowl in 1963

Earned NFL All-Pro honors

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