Charles Virgil "Ike" Eikenberg (February 22, 1924 – January 30, 1987) was an

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. He played

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for Rice and professional football in the

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(NFL) for the

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. Eikenberg was born in 1924. He attended Boling High School in Texas. He played

for Rice. He was selected as co-captain of the West team for the 1948

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. In June 1948, Eikenberg signed a contract to play for the

. He appeared in nine games for the Cardinals during the 1948 season. Starting in 1950, Eikenberg worked as a baseball and football coach and, starting in 1956, as assistant principal of Brazosport High School. He died in 1987 in

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Eikenberg, Virgil 1924 births 1987 deaths American football quarterbacks Chicago Cardinals players Louisville Cardinals football players Rice Owls football players Place of birth missing