Blake Workman

Blake Workman
Workman, 1931 Tulsa yearbook
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PositionBack
Personal information
Born(1908-08-12)August 12, 1908
Decatur, Texas, U.S.
DiedJune 9, 1983(1983-06-09) (aged 74)
Opelousas, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolDecatur (TX)
College
Career history

Blake Lunsford Workman (August 12, 1908 – June 9, 1983) was an American football player. He played college football for Decatur Baptist College (1927–1928), the Cameron Aggies (1929), and Tulsa (1930–1932). He also played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cincinnati Reds (1933) and St. Louis Gunners (1934).

Early life

Workman was born in Decatur, Texas, in 1908.[1] He graduated from Decatur High School in May 1927.[2]

College football

Workman, 1932

Workman played six years of college football for Decatur Baptist College in 1927 and 1928, for the Cameron Aggies in 1929, and for the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes from 1930 to 1932.[1]

Professional football

Workman professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a back for the Cincinnati Reds in 1933 and the St. Louis Gunners in 1934. He appeared in seven NFL games, four as a starter.[1][3][4] He tallied 11 rushing yards and 19 receiving yards.[1]

Later life

Workman died in June 1983 at age 75 at his home in Opelousas, Louisiana.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Blake Workman". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  2. ^ "59 Graduated by Decatur School". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. May 21, 1927. p. 7 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Blake Workman". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  4. ^ "Former Decatur Grid Star Signs With Pros". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. August 20, 1933.
  5. ^ "Mr. Blake L. Workman". Daily World. June 10, 1983. p. 3A – via Newspapers.com.

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