Arnie Arenz Explained

Birth Date:13 October 1911
Birth Place:Flat River, Missouri, U.S.
Death Place:Flat River, Missouri, U.S.
College:St. Louis
Position:Quarterback / Fullback
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:212
Playing Years1:1934
Playing Team1:Boston Redskins
Databasefootball:ARENZARN01
Pfr:ArenAr20
Nfl:ARE622935

Arnold Henry Edwin Arenz (October 13, 1911  - January 31, 1985) was an American football player and a United States Army officer.

Early years

Arenz was born in 1911 in Flat River, Missouri. He attended Central High School in Flat River and then enrolled at St. Louis University. He played college football for the St. Louis Billikens from 1930 to 1933.[1] [2] He was rated by a St. Louis columnist as "the best football player in these parts."[3]

Professional football

Arenz also played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a back for the Boston Redskins during the 1934 season.[4] [5] [6] He appeared in three NFL games, making two receptions, completing one pass, and rushing four times.[1] He also played in the American Football League for the St. Louis Blues and Dallas Rams during the 1934 season.[1]

Later years

Following his football career, Arenz served 20 years in the United States Army, retiring as a lieutenant colonel. After retiring from the Army, he worked as a purchasing agent for Tacoma General Hospital until 1975.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arnie Arenz. Pro Football Archives. July 28, 2023.
  2. Web site: Arnie Arenz Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College . 2023-02-02 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. News: Arenz Runs Wild As Billikens Vanquish Haskell Indians 20-7. St. Louis Star and Times. November 12, 1932. 5. Newspapers.com. ("Arnold Arenz of St. Louis University is)
  4. News: Redskins ready for first game: Arnie Arenz quarterback at Pittsburg Sunday . 21 July 2023 . . 13 September 1934 . 23 . Newspapers.com.
  5. News: Arnold Arenz will play with Braves . 21 July 2023 . . . 21 July 1934 . 27 . Newspapers.com.
  6. News: Arenz, Former Billiken, Signs Blues' Contract. St. Louis Star-Times. October 12, 1934. 28. Newspapers.com.
  7. News: Arnold Arenz . 21 July 2023 . . 11 February 1986 . 2 . Newspapers.com.