1916 Detroit Heralds season explained
The 1916 Detroit Heralds season was the 12th season for the Detroit Heralds, an independent American football team. Led by coach Bill Marshall, the team compiled a 6–4 record.
Players
- Vernon Castle - fullback[1]
- Collins - tackle
- Cornwall - guard
- Pat Dunne - fullback/halfback
- Edgerton - tackle
- Gardener - end
- Norm "Tango" Glockson - guard/end[2]
- Lambert - quarterback
- Latham - quarterback
- "Nig" Lenahan - halfback[3]
- Birtie Maher - end/halfback
- Blake Miller - end
- Mitchell - guard
- Danny Mullane - end/halfback
- Nowashe - guard
- Ruben - end
- Norb Sacksteder - halfback
- H. Schlee - tackle/guard
- Schultz - end/halfback/fullback/tackle
- G. Shields - tackle
- R. "Dick" Shields - quarterback/end and captain
- Archie "Dutch" Stewart - center
- Strait - guard
- Tucker - halfback
- Perce Wilson - halfback/quarterback
Notes and References
- News: Castle Bound to Put 'Kick' In Backfield. Detroit Free Press. November 10, 1916. 16. Newspapers.com.
- News: Glockson Will Be With Racine Professionals. Detroit Free Press. November 17, 1917. 12. Newspapers.com.
- News: Here's a Herald Back That Can Play Football. Detroit Free Press. November 26, 1916. 23. Newspapers.com.