Ainer Cleve

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Ainer Cleve
Personal information
Born:(1897-11-27)November 27, 1897
Minneapolis
Died:March 23, 1990(1990-03-23) (aged 92)
Edina, Minnesota
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school:South (MN)
Position:Back, end
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games:19

Ainer Martin Cleves (November 27, 1897 – March 23, 1990), sometimes known as Einar Cleve,[1] was an American football player.

Cleve as born in 1897 in Minneapolis. He played college football for St. Thomas College and later played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a back and end for the Minneapolis Marines for four seasons from 1921 to 1924. He appeared in 19 NFL games, 13 as a starter. He scored two touchdowns.[2]

Cleve died in 1990 in Edina, Minnesota.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Einar Cleve". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  2. ^ "Ainer Cleve". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 13, 2020.