Bob Eckl

Robert Joseph Eckl was a professional American football player in the National Football League as a tackle for the Chicago Cardinals in 1945. Prior to that he played for the Milwaukee [Chiefs (AFL)|Milwaukee Chiefs] of the American [Football League (1940)|third American Football League]. In 1940 Eckl was elected to the All-AFL, with 1st team honors. A year later, he remained in the AFL, and split the season between the Chiefs and the Cincinnati [Bengals (AFL)|Cincinnati Bengals].
Prior to his professional career, Eckl played at the collegiate level at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.