Summary
Ed Blaine, a former NFL player and Hall of Famer, passed away on March 22. He played for the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles before becoming a notable researcher in cardiovascular medicine. Blaine combined his sports career with medical achievements, earning national recognition in both fields.
Key Facts
- Ed Blaine was born on January 30, 1940, in Farmington, Missouri.
- He played college football at the University of Missouri and was recognized as an All-American.
- Blaine was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 1962 NFL Draft.
- He was part of the team that won the 1962 NFL championship.
- Blaine played for the Philadelphia Eagles after being traded in 1963 and became a regular starter.
- He left the NFL in 1966 to pursue a career in medical research.
- Blaine became director of the Dalton Cardiovascular Research Center and an academic professor.
- He was inducted into the University of Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame and the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.
