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Ernie Cheatham (Big Ernie) was born on 27 July, 1929 in Long Beach, California, is a player. Discover Ernie Cheatham’s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 85 years old?
| Popular As |
Big Ernie |
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| Age |
85 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
27 July 1929 |
| Birthday |
27 July |
| Birthplace |
Long Beach, California |
| Date of death |
(2014-06-14) |
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N/A |
| Nationality |
California |
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Ernie Cheatham Height, Weight & Measurements
At 85 years old, Ernie Cheatham height not available right now. We will update Ernie Cheatham’s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don’t have much information about He’s past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Ernie Cheatham Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Ernie Cheatham worth at the age of 85 years old? Ernie Cheatham’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from California. We have estimated
Ernie Cheatham’s net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million – $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
player |
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Timeline
He was promoted to Lieutenant general in June 1985 and served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower at Headquarters Marine Corps until his retirement in January 1988. In 1987 Cheatham was considered as a potential successor to replace General Paul X. Kelley as Commandant of the Marine Corps, however LtGen Alfred M. Gray Jr. was ultimately selected.
He was promoted to Major general in 1981 and on 13 August 1982 assumed command of the 1st Marine Division from MajGen James L. Day. He would command the division until 13 June 1985.
He was promoted to Colonel in 1973 and Brigadier general in 1977. He served as the Commanding General, Landing Force Training Command, Atlantic and Commanding General, 4th Marine Amphibious Brigade.
On 2 February 1968 Cheatham was at Phu Bai Combat Base when he was ordered into Huế to take command of his companies already engaged in the Battle of Hue. Before leaving for Huế, Cheatham reviewed Marine urban fighting doctrine which recommended staying off the streets and moving forward by blasting through walls and buildings. He proceeded to gather the necessary equipment including M20 Bazookas, M40 106mm recoilless rifles mounted on M274 Mules, C-4 explosive, flamethrowers, tear gas and gas masks. This equipment was loaded onto a convoy which arrived at the MACV Compound at 1 pm on 3 February, Cheatham then joined his company commanders in Huế University and they proceeded to develop the tactics to be used in recapturing southern Huế. Cheatham led his forces as they methodically cleared the Viet Cong and People’s Army of Vietnam forces from the western area of southern Huế.
“The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to as Colonel [then Lieutenant Colonel] Ernest C. Cheatham, Jr. (MCSN: 0-58120), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving as Commanding Officer of the Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced)”, Fleet Marine Force, in the Republic of Vietnam from 3 February to 3 March 1968.
Cheatham played college football at Loyola Marymount University for the Loyola Marymount Lions team. After college, he was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 248th pick, round 21 of the 1951 NFL Draft. Before playing in the NFL, Cheatham served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. After the war, in 1954, he played a total of 6 games in his NFL career, 4 for the Steelers, and 2 for the Baltimore Colts.
Ernest Clifford Cheatham Jr. (July 27, 1929 – June 14, 2014) was a United States Marine Corps officer, a veteran of the Korean War and the Vietnam War, a recipient of the Navy Cross, and American football defensive tackle who played for the Baltimore Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He was born on 27 July 1929 in Long Beach, California, the son of Ernest Clifford Cheatham, Sr. and Orissa Adams Cheatham.
