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| Fullback | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: May 19, 1919 | |
| Place of birth: Garden Grove, California | |
| Date of death: July 18, 1994 (aged 75) | |
| Career information | |
| College: Mississippi | |
| NFL Draft: 1942 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8 | |
| Debuted in 1942 for the [[{{{debutteam}}}]] | |
| Last played in 1946 for the [[{{{finalteam}}}]] | |
| Career history | |
| * New York Giants (1942, 1946) | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Rushing attempts-yards | 151-524 |
| Receptions-yards | 13-119 |
| Touchdowns | 10 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Merle Alison Hapes (May 19, 1919 – July 18, 1994) was a professional American football fullback in the National Football League. He played two seasons for the New York Giants (1942, 1946).
He and quarterback Frank Filchock were involved in a gambling scandal in 1946.
External links[]
- "Merle Hapes, 75, Ex-Giant Fullback". The New York Times. July 21, 1994. http://www.nytimes.com/1994/07/21/obituaries/merle-hapes-75-ex-giant-fullback.html. Retrieved 2009-06-05.
- Merle Hapes at Find a Grave
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