Virgil Eikenberg


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Position: QB
Jersey #: 49
Date of Birth: February 22, 1924
Height / Weight: 6'2" / 205 lbs
First Team: CHC (1948)
Last Team: CHC (1948)

Quarterback Stats

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Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Career History of Virgil Eikenberg

Position: Quarterback (QB)
Date of Birth: February 22, 1924

Professional Career

  • Team: Chicago Cardinals (CHC)
  • Year: 1948

Overview

Virgil Eikenberg had a brief career in the NFL, playing as a quarterback for the Chicago Cardinals during the 1948 season. His time in the league was short-lived, and he appeared in a limited number of games.

Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Played for the Chicago Cardinals in the post-war era of the NFL.
  • Contributed to a team during a time when the league was expanding and evolving.

Legacy

Although Virgil Eikenberg may not have had a long or highly publicized career, he is remembered as part of the early history of the NFL, contributing to the development of the game during its formative years. His role as a quarterback in a challenging era showcases the perseverance and dedication of athletes in professional football.
For fans of the NFL and historians of the sport, Eikenberg represents a link to the early days of the league, when players were often dual-sport athletes and the game was still finding its identity.

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