Ed Husmann

Edward Earl Husmann (August 6, 1931 - August 30, 2018) was an American football defensive tackle in the American Football League for the Houston Oilers. He also played in the National Football League for the Chicago Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Nebraska.

Ed Husmann
No. 66, 65, 82
Position:Defensive tackle / Defensive end
Personal information
Born:(1931-08-06)August 6, 1931
Schuyler, Nebraska
Died:August 30, 2018(2018-08-30) (aged 87)
Austin, Texas
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:Ogallala High School
College:Nebraska
NFL Draft:1953 / Round: 9 / Pick: 99
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:134
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Early years

Husmann attended Ogallala High School, earning All-state and All-conference honors as a senior in football. He also played basketball and track.

He walked-on to the University of Nebraska. He became a starter as a senior, at right tackle on both sides of the ball. He won the Big Seven Conference heavyweight wrestling championship as a senior.[1]

In 2004, he was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame. In 2006, he was inducted into the Nebraska High School Hall of Fame.[2]

Professional career

Chicago Cardinals

Husmann was selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the ninth round (99th overall) of the 1953 NFL Draft and began his career on the offensive line. He spent the next two years out of football, while serving his military service in the United States Army. He returned to the team in 1956.

Dallas Cowboys

He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960 NFL Expansion Draft. He became the first starter at right defensive tackle in franchise history. He was waived on September 5, 1961.

Houston Oilers

In 1961, he was signed as a free agent by the Houston Oilers and was used at defensive tackle and defensive end. That year, he played a key role in the team winning their second straight championship and was the runner-up to Billy Cannon in the MVP voting for the title game.

He was released on August 8, 1966. He left with the franchise single-game sack record (4). During his professional career, he played every line position, offensive and defensive, except for center.

Edmonton Eskimos (CFL)

In 1966, he signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League.[3]

Personal life

Husmann died on August 30, 2018 in Austin, Texas at the age of 87.[4]

References
  1. "#105 Ed Husmann". Retrieved April 30, 2019.
  2. "Husker walk-on inducted into Nebraska Football Hall of Fame". Retrieved April 30, 2019.
  3. "Leading Riders Cautious For Game With B.C. Lions". Retrieved April 30, 2019.
  4. Pospisil, Stu (September 8, 2018). "Ex-Husker Ed Husmann remembered for his competitive spirit". Omaha World-Herald. ©2018 BH Media Group. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
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