Lars Ditlev

Lars Ditlev (December 6, 1951 – January 24, 2021) was a Danish-American football player.

Lars Ditlev

Ditlev (right) with his wife, 1976
Personal information
Born:	(1951-12-06)December 6, 1951 Randers, Denmark
Died:	January 24, 2021(2021-01-24) (aged 69)
Height:	6 ft 8[1] in (2.03 m)
Career information
College:	South Dakota Mines
Position:	Defensive end[2][3]
NFL draft:	1974: 13th round, 323rd pick

Life and career

Ditlev was born in Randers,^[4] the son of Peter Ditlev.^[5] He graduated from Lincoln High School.^[6]

Ditlev played for the South Dakota Mines Hardrockers football team^[7] during the 1970s.

Ditlev was selected in the 13th round of the 1974 NFL draft by the Philadelphia Eagles^[8][9] as a defensive end; he did not make the final roster.

Ditlev died on January 24, 2021, at the age of 69.^[4]