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Joe Hernandez (American football)

Joe Hernandez (American football)

American football player (1940–2021)

This article is about the football player. For other men named Joe Hernandez, see Joe Hernandez.

Joe Hernandez (February 9, 1940 – December 7, 2021) was an American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Edmonton Eskimos.

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Playing career

Hernandez graduated from Garces Memorial High School in Bakersfield, California before playing college football for the University of Arizona. was drafted in the second round of the 1962 NFL Draft. He was also selected in the fifth round of the 1962 AFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders.[1]

Upon his return to the Edmonton Eskimos, he switched to playing defensive back and was a two time all-star (1967 and 1970.)

Personal life and death

Hernandez was of Mexican descent. He died from COVID-19 on December 7, 2021, at the age of 81.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    "Arizona Daily Star", "Wildcat football team of '61 was led by a `Jackrabbit'" (September 15, 1994, Section: Sports)"
  2. [2]
    Joe "Jackrabbit" Hernandez


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