Edmund Joseph Francis Eiden (November 16, 1921 – January 29, 2017) was an American football center who played one season with the

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. He played

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at the University of Scranton, having previously attended St. Mary's High School in Scranton.

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2017 deaths 1921 births American football centers Detroit Lions players Scranton Royals football players Sportspeople from Scranton, Pennsylvania Players of American football from Pennsylvania {{offensive-lineman-1920s-stub