Houston Antwine
American football player, NFL All-Pro
American football player, NFL All-Pro
1939
87 years ago
Athletes & Sports Figures
United States
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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