Ike Petersen

American football player, NFL linebacker

Ike Petersen - American football player, NFL linebacker
Born

July 8th, 1909
115 years ago

Died

1995
30 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

Links & References

An American football player played as a linebacker in the National Football League. He played for the Chicago Bears and was a member of the team during their successful 1946 season. In that season, the Bears won the NFL Championship, solidifying their status as a formidable team in the league. The player’s contributions on the field during this era helped shape the team's defensive strategies.

Played for the Chicago Bears

Won the NFL Championship in 1946

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