Eddie Saenz, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American football player
Date of Birth: 21-Sep-1923
Place of Birth: Santa Monica, California, United States
Date of Death: 28-Apr-1971
Profession: American football player
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About Eddie Saenz
- Edwin Matthew Saenz (September 21, 1923 – April 28, 1971) was an American football running back for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League.
- He played college football at the University of Southern California and was drafted in the 15th round of the 1945 NFL Draft.
- Saenz was given the nickname "tortilla" because of his Mexican American heritage.Eddie was a causal factor in USC's winning the 1944 Rose Bowl.
- He enlisted in the Navy prior to the end of World War II and played football with the Great Lakes Naval Academy.
- A career-ending injury forced Eddie to retire after five years with the Washington Redskins where he played both offense as a halfback and defense.
- After his retirement from football, he worked as a stunt man for various movies and often served as a double for Anthony Quinn.
- Eddie died at age 48 leaving a widow and nine children.
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