Carl Littlefield

Carl Lester Littlefield (August 6, 1916 – May 23, 1988)[1] was an American football back who played from 1938 to 1940 in the National Football League (NFL) and third American Football League (AFL).

Carl Littlefield
Personal information
Born:(1916-08-06)August 6, 1916
Plymouth, California
Died:May 23, 1988(1988-05-23) (aged 71)
Plymouth, California
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
College:Sacramento Junior College
Washington State
Position:Back
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:210
Rushing average:3.6
Rushing TDs:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Born in Plymouth, California,[2] Littlefield attended Sacramento Junior College, where he played fullback and was the team's punter.[3] He then played as a fullback at Washington State, and the Associated Press called him "Probably the most sought-after player" among those who were not picked in the 1938 NFL Draft.[4] Littlefield went to the Cleveland Rams for the 1938 season, where he played in nine games and rushed 19 times for 69 yards; he also returned a fumble for his only NFL touchdown.[2] After the season, the Rams traded him to the New York Giants,[5] but they released him and the Pittsburgh Pirates acquired Littlefield.[6] In 1939 and 1940, he played for the Pirates, running for 141 yards in 39 attempts.[2] In 1940, Littlefield also played for the AFL's Buffalo Indians.[7]

References
  1. The ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia Second Edition. New York City: Sterling Publishing. 2007. p. 426. ISBN 978-1-4027-5250-6.
  2. "Carl Littlefield". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
  3. "Frosh to Meet Sacramento J.C. In Preliminary". Berkeley Daily Gazette. October 25, 1935. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
  4. "Pro Football Moguls Get East–West Stars". The Milwaukee Journal. Associated Press. January 4, 1938. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
  5. "National Pro Football Loop Ends Meeting With Trades". The Palm Beach Post. Associated Press. February 13, 1939. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
  6. "Littlefield Is Signed By New York Giants". The Spokesman-Review. September 10, 1939. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
  7. Walfoort, Cleon (November 22, 1940). "Chiefs Trounce Indians, Win Second Place Berth". The Milwaukee Journal. Retrieved June 9, 2011.
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