Blake Workman


Blake Lunsford Workman was an American football player. He played college football for Decatur Baptist College, the Cameron Aggies, and Tulsa. He also played professional football in the National Football League for the Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Gunners.

Early years

Workman was born in Decatur, Texas, in 1908. He graduated from Decatur High School in May 1927.

College football

Workman played six years of college football for Decatur Baptist College in 1927 and 1928, for the Cameron Aggies in 1929, and for the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes from 1930 to 1932.

Professional football

Workman professional football in the National Football League as a back for the Cincinnati Reds in 1933 and the St. Louis Gunners in 1934. He appeared in seven NFL games, four as a starter. He tallied 11 rushing yards and 19 receiving yards.

Later years

Workman died in June 1983 at age 75 at his home in Opelousas, Louisiana.