American football player (1923–1952)
American football player
Earl Maves (April 8, 1923 – March 10, 1952) was a player in the National Football League (NFL). He was a member of the Detroit Lions during the 1948 NFL season.[1]
Maves died of Hodgkin's disease in 1952, having battled the disease for two years prior to his death.[2]
References
- ^ "Earl Maves". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 20, 2011.
- ^ "Earl Maves, 29, Former U. W. Fullback, Dies", Capital Times, Tuesday, March 11, 1952, Madison, Wisconsin, United States Of America