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Also Known As Alan Dante Ameche • The Horse
Born June 1, 1933 • Kenosha • Wisconsin
Died August 8, 1988 (aged 55) • Houston • Texas
Awards And Honors Heisman Trophy (1954) • 2 NFL championships • 1 All-Pro selection • 4 Pro Bowl selections
Education University of Wisconsin
Height/Weight 6 ft 0 inches, 218 lb (1.83 m, 98 kg)
Position fullback
Jersey Number 35 (Baltimore Colts, 1956–1960) • 35 (Baltimore Colts, 1955)
Draft Drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the first round (third overall) of the 1955 NFL draft.
Games Played 70
Rushing Attempts 964
Touchdowns 40
Yards Gained By Passing 4045
Yards Per Attempt 4.2

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What position did Alan Ameche play?
Alan Ameche played fullback.
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Alan Ameche attended the University of Wisconsin.
How many times was Alan Ameche selected to the Pro Bowl?
Alan Ameche was selected to the Pro Bowl four times.
How tall was Alan Ameche?
Alan Ameche was 6 ft 0 inches, 218 lb (1.83 m, 98 kg).
When was Alan Ameche born?
Alan Ameche was born on June 1, 1933, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States.

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