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Ralph Heck

Ralph Adam Heck was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Philadelphia Eagles, Atlanta Falcons, and New York Giants. He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes.

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PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1941-11-06) November 6, 1941
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolPenn Hills (Pittsburgh)
CollegeColorado
NFL draft1963: 11th round, 144th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries4
Interceptions5
Sacks7.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ralph Adam Heck (November 6, 1941 – May 25, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a linebacker for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Philadelphia Eagles, Atlanta Falcons, and New York Giants. He played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes.1

Heck died on May 25, 2025, at the age of 83.2

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References

  1. "Ralph Heck Stats". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
  2. "Ralph Heck". MariettaFuneralHome.org. Retrieved May 29, 2025.