Kenneth Geddes (born September 27, 1947) is a former

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who played mainly for the Los Angeles Rams, in an eight-year career that lasted from 1971 to 1978 in the

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(NFL). Boys Town, Nebraska Geddes came to Boys Town from Jacksonville, FL after the passing of his mother. Leaving behind all he knew, including 17 siblings, he found his place at Boys Town. Geddes excelled as an athlete. He earned All-American and All-State honors. Geddes played college football at

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and was drafted in the seventh round of the

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by the Detroit Lions.

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1947 births Living people American football linebackers Los Angeles Rams players Seattle Seahawks players Nebraska Cornhuskers football players {{linebacker-1940s-stub