 Ditlev (right) with his wife, 1976 | |
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive end12 |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1951-12-06)December 6, 1951 Randers, Denmark |
| Died | January 24, 2021(2021-01-24) (aged 69) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 83 in (2.03 m) |
| Career information | |
| College | South Dakota Mines |
| NFL draft | 1974: 13th round, 323rd overall pick |
Lars Ditlev (December 6, 1951 – January 24, 2021) was a Danish-American football player.
Life and career
Ditlev was born in Randers,4 the son of Peter Ditlev.5 He graduated from Lincoln High School.6
Ditlev played for the South Dakota Mines Hardrockers football team7 during the 1970s.
Ditlev was selected in the 13th round of the 1974 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles89 as a defensive end; he did not make the final roster.
Ditlev died on January 24, 2021, at the age of 69.4
References
References
- "Evert, Hunt Deadlocked". The News and Observer. Raleigh, North Carolina. June 27, 1974. p. 29. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Coming Home: 'White Shoes' Finally Brings Act to the Vet After Years of Running, Dancing to Glory". Philadelphia Daily News. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. November 7, 1985. p. 114. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- "NFL draft day phone call came for Tech twosome". Rapid City Journal. Rapid City, South Dakota. April 23, 2005. p. 35. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Lars Ditlev". Rapid City Journal. Rapid City, South Dakota. February 6, 2021. p. E3. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Lookin' In". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. February 5, 1974. p. 11. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Lars Ditlev Obituary (1951-2021)". The Everett Herald. February 7, 2021. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- "Roster 1973", South Dakota Mines Hardrockers Football
- "1974 Philadelphia Eagles Draft". The Football Database. Retrieved September 15, 2024.
- "Headlines being made after grid season". Rapid City Journal. Rapid City, South Dakota. February 2, 1974. p. 10. Retrieved September 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.