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Ernie Calloway

Calloway in 1972
No. 57, 77, 78
Position:	Defensive tackle / Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1948-01-01) January 1, 1948 (age 77) Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:	255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:	Jones (Orlando)
College:	Texas Southern
NFL Draft:	1969 / Round: 2 / Pick: 28
Career history
Philadelphia Eagles (1969–1972) Florida Blazers (1974)
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-American (1968)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 47 Starts: 38 Fumble recoveries: 2
Player stats at PFR

Ernie Calloway (born January 1, 1948) is a former American football player. He played as a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL). A defensive lineman's job is to stop the other team from running with the ball or passing it.

Ernie played for the Philadelphia Eagles for four seasons. Before that, he played college football for the Texas Southern Tigers. The Eagles chose him in the second round of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft.

Early Life and College Football

Growing Up in Florida

Ernie Calloway was born on January 1, 1948. His hometown is Orlando, Florida. He went to Jones High School in Orlando.

College Career at Texas Southern

After high school, Ernie played college football at Texas Southern University. He was a very important player on his team. In 1968, he was named an All-American. This means he was one of the best college football players in the country. He was also a team captain, which shows his leadership skills. Ernie was chosen three times for the All-Southwest Conference team.

Professional Football Career

Playing in the NFL

Ernie Calloway joined the Philadelphia Eagles in 1969. He played as a defensive lineman for the team. He was with the Eagles for four seasons, from 1969 to 1972.

Time in the WFL

In 1974, Ernie also played for the Florida Blazers. This team was part of the World Football League (WFL). The WFL was another professional football league at the time.