Thursday, May 29, 2025

RIP - Ralph Heck

Ralph Heck, a linebacker for the Eagles, Falcons, and Giants from 1963-71, passed away on May 25, 2025 at age 83.
Heck was the Eagles' 11th-round pick in 1963. In his 3 seasons for the Eagles, he played in all but 2 games, while starting 9 times. 
 
He was selected by the Falcons in the expansion draft, and played in every game (no starts) in 1966. From 1967-68 he started 27 games at right linebacker. 
 
Heck played his final 3 seasons with the Giants, starting every game at middle linebacker in 1969, and every game at left linebacker in 1970. In 1971, he started 4 of his 11 games. 
 
   

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