13 Facts About Lou Creekmur

Louis Creekmur was an American professional football offensive tackle who played for 10 years from 1950 to 1959 with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League.

Lou Creekmur was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1996.

Lou Creekmur played in eight consecutive Pro Bowl games from 1950 to 1957 and was selected by the Associated Press as a first-team All-Pro player seven consecutive years from 1951 to 1957.

Lou Creekmur attended Woodbridge High School in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey.

Lou Creekmur was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 26th round, 243rd overall pick, of the 1948 NFL draft, but continued playing college football in 1948 and 1949.

Lou Creekmur was acquired by the Detroit Lions prior to the 1950 NFL season and spent his entire NFL career with the Lions.

Lou Creekmur played through multiple injuries, including dislocated shoulders, knee injuries, and one whole season with a crushed sternum.

Lou Creekmur began his career with the Lions as an offensive guard for two years and then moved to the offensive tackle position, though he played some on defense as well.

Lou Creekmur was considered an "outstanding blocker" for Detroit teams that featured backfield stars Bobby Layne and Doak Walker.

Lou Creekmur appeared in the final eight games of the 1959 season.

Lou Creekmur died in 2009 at University Hospital in Tamarac, Florida.

Lou Creekmur was diagnosed post-mortem as having developed Chronic traumatic encephalopathy following a 30-year decline of cognition.

Lou Creekmur was one of at least 345 NFL players to be diagnosed after death with this disease, which is caused by repeated hits to the head.