| Emlen Tunnell AKA Emlen Lewis Tunnell Born: 29-Mar-1922
Birthplace: Bryn Mawr, MA
Died: 22-Jul-1975
Location of death: Pleasantville, NY
Cause of death: Heart Failure
Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Football Nationality: United States
Executive summary: NFL Hall of Famer Military service: US Coast Guard (his ship USS Etamin torpedoed, WWII) The first African-American to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Father: Elzie Tunnell
Mother: Catherine Adams
Wife: Patricia Dawkins (m. 1962, until his death)
High School: Radnor High School, Randor, PA
University: University of Toledo
University: University of Iowa (attended 1946-47)
Pro Football Hall of Fame 1967
SPORTS FRANCHISE HISTORY
New York Giants Assistant Coach (1965-73)
New York Giants Scout (1963-65)
Green Bay Packers (1959-61)
New York Giants (1948-58)
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