Karl Singer
Karl Kenneth Singer (born October 12, 1943) is an American former professional football player who played three seasons with the Boston Patriots of the American Football League (AFL). He was selected by the Patriots in the first round of the 1966 AFL draft after playing college football for the Purdue Boilermakers.
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| Positions | Tackle, guard[1] | ||||||||
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| Born | October 12, 1943 Warren, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | McKinley (Niles, Ohio) | ||||||||
| College | Purdue (1962–1965) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1966: 19th round, 289th overall pick | ||||||||
| AFL draft | 1966: 1st round, 3rd overall pick | ||||||||
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Karl Kenneth Singer (born October 12, 1943) is an American former professional football player who played three seasons with the Boston Patriots of the American Football League (AFL). He was selected by the Patriots in the first round of the 1966 AFL draft after playing college football for the Purdue Boilermakers.
Early life and college
[edit]Karl Kenneth Singer was born on October 12, 1943, in Warren, Ohio.[1] He attended Niles McKinley High School in Niles, Ohio.[1]
Singer was a member of the Purdue Boilermakers of Purdue University from 1962 to 1965.[1] In 1964, he earned United Press International (UPI) second-team All-Big Ten and Newspaper Enterprise Association third-team All-American honors.[2][3] In 1965, he was named first-team All-Big Ten by both the Associated Press (AP) and UPI, and a first-team All-American by the AP.[4][5][6]
Professional career
[edit]Singer was selected by the Boston Patriots in the 1st round, with the 3rd overall pick, of the 1966 AFL draft and by the Cleveland Browns in the 19th round, with the 289th overall pick, of the 1966 NFL draft.[7] He chose to sign with the Patriots.[8] Although drafted as a tackle, he was moved to guard in August 1969.[9] He played in all 14 games, starting two, for the Patriots during the 1966 season and returned one kick for 27 yards.[7] Singer appeared in all 14 games for the second consecutive season, starting five, in 1967, totaling two kick returns for 29 yards, one fumble, and two fumble recoveries.[7] He played in 11 games, starting one, in 1968.[7] He was released by the Patriots on August 12, 1969.[8]
Coaching career
[edit]After leaving the NFL, Singer became a tight end coach at the University of Cincinnati.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Karl Singer". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ "Butkus, Yearby, Timberlake Head Coaches' Big Ten Stars". The Daily Register (Harrisburg, Illinois). November 27, 1964. p. 11.
- ^ Murray Olderman (November 17, 1964). "NEA All-American Teams Are Split Into Platoons". Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune.
- ^ "Grabowski Big Ten Choice". Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian. November 24, 1965. p. 3B.
- ^ "Grabbo, Hansen, Acks All-Big 10". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. November 24, 1965.
- ^ "1965 AP All America Team". The Bristol Daily Courier. December 2, 1965. Retrieved October 14, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d "Karl Singer". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ a b "Karl Singer Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
- ^ "Karl Singer Now a Guard". Journal and Courier. August 12, 1966. Retrieved July 15, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Purdy, Mark (October 14, 1976). "Bearcat End Coach Singer: Vegetarian In The Flesh". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved July 14, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.