Edward Lee Merkle (July 3, 1917 – November 27, 1987) was an American football guard in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at Oklahoma State University.

Ed Merkle
No. 51
Date of birth(1917-07-03)July 3, 1917
Place of birthWindsor, Missouri
Date of deathNovember 27, 1987(1987-11-27) (aged 70)
Career information
Position(s)Guard
US collegeOklahoma State
Career history
As player
1944Washington Redskins
Career stats