Elmer Collett

Summary

Charles Elmer Collett (/ˈkɔːlɛt/ KAWL-eht;[2] born 1944) is an American former professional football player who was a guard for 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Francisco 49ers and the Baltimore Colts.

Elmer Collett
Born: (1944-11-07) November 7, 1944 (age 79)
Oakland, California, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Guard
CollegeSan Francisco State
AFL draft1966 / Round: Red Shirt 10 / Pick: 87
Drafted byKansas City Chiefs[1]
NFL draft1966 / Round: 14 / Pick: 208
Career history
As player
1967–1972San Francisco 49ers
1973–1977Baltimore Colts
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowls1969

After his playing career, he became a firefighter. He is owner of a gold mining claim in the Sierra foothills on the Middle Fork of the Yuba River. He resides in Stinson Beach, California. Elmer and wife, Lisa Blackburn of Sunnyvale CA, were married in 1980. They have two sons.

Career edit

He played as a guard in football. He is retired.

References edit

  1. ^ "1966 AFL Draft". Archived from the original on October 3, 2018. Retrieved March 23, 2017.
  2. ^ Baltimore Colts 1975 Media Guide (pronunciations on page 59). Retrieved September 19, 2020