Earl L. Klapstein (March 8, 1922 â April 28, 1997) was an American professional football player and coach. He played professionally as a tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) in 1946. Klapstein played college football at the College of the PacificâÂÂnow known as University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. He was selected 250th overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 24th round of the 1944 NFL draft. Klapstein served as the head football coach at Stockton CollegeâÂÂnow known as San Joaquin Delta CollegeâÂÂfrom 1950 to 1953 and Cerritos College in Norwalk, California from 1957 to 1958.
Klapstein was hired in 1947 at Manteca High School in Manteca, California to coach football, basketball, and track.