Ed Bibbles Bawel American Football - October 17th, 2015
Edward Raymond "Bibbles" Bawel (born November 21, 1930) was an American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Evansville College.
In 1952 he made the team as a defensive back, leading the league with 34 punt returns. He also intercepted eight passes. He was called for military duty at the end of his rookie season, rejoining the team two seasons later in 1955. That year he intercepted 9 passes (a franchise record until 1971), finishing second in the league to Willard Sherman. He also led the league in return yards (168) and touchdown returns (2).
In 1956 he followed Trimble to the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union, helping the Hamilton Tiger-Cats win the Grey Cup (1957) as a two-way player (offensive end and defensive back).
1952, 1955-1956 Philadelphia Eagles
1957 Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Sent him 2 Eagles' team cards on 3 Oct and got both back signed on 17 Oct.. He also sent a small signed photo of himself getting ready to catch a football from his Eagles' playing days.
Mr Ed Bibbles Bawel
1169 2nd Ave.
Jasper, IN. 47546-3411 |
