14 Facts About Gene Knutson

Eugene Peter "Gene" Knutson was an American football player.

Gene Knutson played college football as an offensive and defensive end for the University of Michigan and professional football as a defensive end for the Green Bay Packers.

Gene Knutson was the son of Florence and Peter Knutson.

Gene Knutson began playing football at Lincoln High School in Beloit.

Gene Knutson earned seven varsity letters and won all-state honors in both football and basketball and was a hurdler on Beloit's state championship track team as a junior.

Gene Knutson played for the Michigan Wolverines football team from 1951 to 1953.

Gene Knutson played at the offensive and defensive end position for Michigan.

Gene Knutson was selected as an All-Midwest player and played in the college all-star Hula Bowl.

Gene Knutson was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the 10th round of the 1954 NFL draft.

Gene Knutson played as a defensive end for the Packers, appearing in 18 games during the 1954 and 1956 NFL seasons.

Gene Knutson did not play for the Packers in 1955 after suffering an injury in an exhibition game against the Washington Redskins.

Gene Knutson taught and coached at St Joseph's High School in South Bend, Indiana, before entering the insurance business.

Gene Knutson worked as an executive vice president for Ara Parseghian Enterprises.

In 1953, Gene Knutson married the former Carol Buschbaum of South Bend, Indiana.