Undated file photo of Fred Enke. Photo courtesy of Fred Enke
Photo courtesy of Fred EnkeAfter leading the NCAA in total offense in 1947, Enke, a Navy veteran of WWII, bypassed his final two seasons of eligibility to sign with the Detroit Lions. His agent was UA basketball teammate Mo Udall, who ran for the presidency in 1976. Udall charged Enke $300 for his services and insisted he be paid in $100 bills. Enke played quarterback for seven NFL seasons.
Life after football: He owned and operated a large cotton farm near Maricopa.
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