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Ed Hirsch

Edward Norman "Buckets" Hirsch was an American gridiron football player who played for the Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He won the Grey Cup with the Argonauts in 1950. He played college football at Northwestern University. Hirsch also played in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) from Buffalo Bills from 1947 to 1949.

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PositionsQuarterback, fullback
Personal information
Born(1921-03-26)March 26, 1921
Clarence, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 28, 2000(2000-01-28) (aged 78)
Irving, New York, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High schoolWilliamsville South
(Williamsville, New York)
CollegeNorthwestern (1940-1942, 1946)
NFL draft1944: 16th round, 161st overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career AAFC statistics
Rushing yards7
Rushing average1.8
Interceptions3
Touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Edward Norman "Buckets" Hirsch (March 26, 1921 – January 28, 2000) was an American gridiron football player who played for the Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He won the Grey Cup with the Argonauts in 1950.1 He played college football at Northwestern University. Hirsch also played in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) from Buffalo Bills from 1947 to 1949.

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