Ainer Cleve

Ainer Martin Cleves (November 27, 1897 – March 23, 1990), sometimes known as Einar Cleve,[1] was an American football player.

Ainer Cleve
Personal information
Born:(1897-11-27)November 27, 1897
Minneapolis
Died:March 23, 1990(1990-03-23) (aged 92)
Edina, Minnesota
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school:South (MN)
Position:Back, end
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games:19

Cleve as born in 1897 in Minneapolis. He played college football for St. Thomas College and later played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a back and end for the Minneapolis Marines for four seasons from 1921 to 1924. He appeared in 19 NFL games, 13 as a starter. He scored two touchdowns.[2]

Cleve died in 1990 in Edina, Minnesota.[1]

References

  1. "Einar Cleve". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  2. "Ainer Cleve". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
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