Charlie Krueger

Charlie Krueger
Charlie Krueger
No. 70     
Defensive Lineman
Personal information
Date of birth: January 28, 1937 (1937-01-28) (age 74)
Caldwell, Texas
Career information
College: Texas A&M
NFL Draft: 1958 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8
Debuted in 1959 for the San Francisco 49ers
Last played in 1973 for the San Francisco 49ers
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • Pro Bowl selection (1960, 1964)
  • All-Pro selection (1960, 1965, 1970)
Stats at NFL.com
College Football Hall of Fame

Charlie Krueger (born January 28, 1937) is a former American football defensive lineman. He played his whole fifteen-season career in the NFL for the San Francisco 49ers. Previously he was an All-American at Texas A&M University and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1982. With the 49ers, Krueger wore number 70 and his number was retired by the 49ers. He was one of the last lineman in the NFL to wear a 2 bar "quarterback" facemask. Charlie's brother Rolf was also an NFL player with the St. Louis Cardinals and the 49ers.