SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Charlie Krueger, a star defensive tackle who spent his 16-year NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers, has died. The San Francisco Chronicle said the cause was heart and kidney failure. Krueger played for the 49ers from 1958 to 1973, one of the longest tenured players in team history. “Charlie was known as the ‘Textbook Tackle’ for his reputation as a technician and his tremendous strength,” the team said in a statement. Krueger was drafted ninth overall by the 49ers in 1958 and sat out his rookie season because of injury.

Source: thestar February 06, 2021 15:45 UTC