Carl Eller

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    • Born: January 25, 1942
    • Hometown: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
    • Height: 6'6"
    • Weight: 270 lbs
    • Played in six Pro Bowls
    • Was a defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings from 1964 to 1978Minnesota Vikings: Hall of Famers
    • Also played for the Seattle Seahawks in 1979Minnesota Vikings: Hall of Famers
    • Has spoken openly about tackling substance abuseUniversity of Minnesota Alumni Association: Carl Eller Takes a Stand (July-August 2005)
    • Is a licensed drug and alcohol counselorUniversity of Minnesota Alumni Association: Carl Eller Takes a Stand (July-August 2005)
    • Founded the Triumph Life Centers substance abuse clinicsUniversity of Minnesota Alumni Association: Carl Eller Takes a Stand (July-August 2005)

  • Former National Football League defensive end Carl Eller played in four Super Bowls and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004. Eller played for the Minnesota Vikings from 1964 to 1978, and for the Seattle Seahawks in 1979.Minnesota Vikings: Hall of Famers

    On January 26, 2009, Eller was found guilty on two gross-misdemeanor charges related to his arrest in 2008, when he was accused of assaulting two Minneapolis police officers. Eller was sentenced to 60 days in the county workhouse, 60 days of electronic home monitoring and a $3,000 fine on February 23, 2009.ESPN.com: Ex-Viking Eller Gets 'Stern Sentence'

  • Sues Police Dept.

    Eller sued the Minneapolis Police Department in January of 2009 claiming that his civil rights were violated and officers used excessive force during an April 2008 arrest. He was stopped by police after allegedly failing to stop at a stop sign. Eller claims that he was followed home by the officers, who then used a metal flashlight to strike him on the head, causing him to lose consciousness. He also claims officers used a taser to subdue him.ESPN.com: Former Minnesota Viking Carl Eller Sues Minneapolis Police over Arrest Two of the felony charges related to the arrest were later reduced to misdemeanor offenses.ESPN.com: Police Drop Two Charges Against Eller

  • Arrests

    In February 2006, Eller was arrested for driving under the influence after police stopped him for traveling 97 MPH in a 55 MPH zone. In April 2008, Eller was again arrested for both driving under the influence and assaulting two Minneapolis police officers. The officers received facial injuries in the altercation. According to police, Eller was tased several times, but the shocks had no effect on the former player.

  • NFL Substance Program

    Eller helped set up the NFL's first drug program. He has said that he had begun drinking heavily in high school and by the end of his career was abusing cocaine and other drugs.University of Minnesota Alumni Association: Carl Eller Takes a Stand (July-August 2005)

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      Det føles som om jeg tilbringer en vesentlig del av dagen i eller rundt Carl Berner-krysset. Gleder meg til de blir ferdig med arbeidet!
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      Carl Eller n da House NFL HOF
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