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NFL Players from Central HS (Akron, OH)

> An updated list of all NFL Players from Central High School in Akron, Ohio
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  By SuperWest Sports Staff

April 26, 2025


Here’s an up-to-date list of all NFL Players from Central High School in Akron, Ohio. Central closed in 1970, merging with Hower Vocational to become Central-Hower HS. The building was demolished in 1973.

The list includes only those players who have played in an NFL game.

See where it ranks among other schools in the state here.

NFL Players from Central HS
Player Pos Teams From To
Mike Crangle DE NOR 1972 1972
Les Olsson G BOS,WAS 1934 1938
Red Kirkman B PHI 1933 1935
Corl Zimmerman G-T DAY 1927 1929
Red Daum E-B AKR 1922 1926
Carl Cardarelli C AKR,CLE 1924 1925
Jim Flower T-E-C-G COL,AKR 1920 1925
Giff Zimmerman WB-TB AKR,CAN 1924 1925
Reaves Baysinger E RCH 1924 1924