Al Ennis Explained

Al Ennis
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Birth Date:1897
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Al Ennis (1897 – February 8, 1958) was an American football executive and tennis player. He was the general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles in 1947, for the Baltimore Colts in 1950 and for the Dallas Texans in 1952.[1] [2]

From 1942 to 1946 he was the publicity director of the Eagles. He stepped down after one season as the general manager.[3] From 1950 until his death in 1958, he was on the National Football League (NFL) staff.[4] [5] He also served as the general manager of the Baltimore Colts in 1950 and for the Dallas Texans in 1952.[6] [7] Ennis was a professional tennis player from the 1920s to the 1930s.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Al Ennis Football Executive Record. 2021-03-31. Pro-Football-Reference.com. en.
  2. News: Newspapers.com. Ennis Promoted. Harrisburg Telegraph. March 1, 1947. March 31, 2021.
  3. News: Al Ennis Steps Out As General Manager Of Phila. Eagles. Intelligencer Journal. April 8, 1948. 19. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: GRID LEAGUE OFFICIAL HERE. The Shreveport Journal. August 24, 1951. 11. Newspapers.com.
  5. News: Al Ennis, 61, Dies. Newspapers.com. The News Journal. February 10, 1958. March 31, 2021.
  6. News: Backs Up Eagle Line. The Evening Sun. Newspapers.com. October 12, 1950. 45.
  7. News: Hot Shots. The Waco News-Tribune. Newspapers.com. March 25, 1952. 8. Tucker, Jinx.