George Strohmeyer

George Ferdinand Strohmeyer, Jr. (January 27, 1924 – January 12, 1992) was an American football player who played two seasons in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) with the Brooklyn Dodgers and Chicago Hornets. He enrolled at Texas A&M University before transferring to the University of Notre Dame.[1] Strohmeyer attended McAllen High School in McAllen, Texas. He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL) in the thirteenth round of the 1946 NFL Draft.

George Strohmeyer
No. 25
Position:Center / Linebacker
Personal information
Born:(1924-01-27)January 27, 1924
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Died:January 12, 1992(1992-01-12) (aged 67)
Hidalgo County, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:McAllen (TX)
College:Notre Dame
NFL Draft:1946 / Round: 13 / Pick: 120
(by the Los Angeles Rams)
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years

Strohmeyer played high school football as a center for the McAllen High School Bulldogs.[2] He was named Best Blocker on the All-Valley squad in 1941 and was also one of the area's best placekickers.[3] He graduated in 1941.[2] Strohmeyer was also a Golden Gloves champion.[3]

College career

Strohmeyer first played college football as a freshman for the Texas A&M Aggies. He then joined the United States Navy in 1943. He played football on several military bases, earning Service Football All-America honors in 1944 and 1945.[3][4] Strohmeyer lettered for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish from 1946 to 1947.[5] He also earned All-American honors in 1946 and 1947.[6][7]

Professional career

Strohmeyer was selected by the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL with the 120th pick in the 1946 NFL Draft.[8] He played in fourteen games, starting seven, for the AAFC's Brooklyn Dodgers in 1948 and earned Associated Press Second Team All-AAFC honors.[8] He played in twelve games, starting one, for the Chicago Hornets of the AAFC during the 1949 season.[8]

Personal life

Strohmeyer was inducted into the Rio Grande Valley Sports Hall of Fame in 1990. He became a football coach after his playing career. He had stints at St. Ambrose University, Saint Joseph Academy and other schools.[3]

References
  1. "GEORGE STROHMEYER". profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on September 8, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  2. "George Strohmeyer, Class of 1941". mcallenisd.hs.schoolfusion.us. Archived from the original on October 23, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  3. "George Strohmeyer, Jr". rgvsportshalloffame.org. Archived from the original on October 23, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  4. Rodio, Michael (2012). "More than a Game". magazine.nd.edu. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  5. "George Strohmeyer". old.lostlettermen.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
  6. "Davis, Blanchard Earn All-America Positions". The Milwaukee Journal. December 4, 1946.
  7. "Offensive Brilliance Pays Off On UP All-American: Midwestern Zone Leads With Four Players on Team". Journal. Western Nevada. 1947-11-27.
  8. "George Strohmeyer". pro-football-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
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