Charlie Gauer Explained

Position:	Fullback, End
Number:	32
Birth Date:	24 September 1921
Birth Place:	Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
College:	Colgate
Pastteams:	Phil/Pit Steagles (1943) Philadelphia Eagles (1944–1945)
Pfr:	GaueCh20

Charles Edward Gauer (September 24, 1921 – October 22, 1973) was a professional football player, and later an assistant coach, for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). However, he was also a member of the "Steagles," a team that was the result of a temporary merger between the Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers due to the league-wide manning shortages in 1943 brought on by World War II.

As an assistant coach, he helped develop the wide receivers and tight ends for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1952-1961 and 1969-1970.^[1]

References

• List of Colgate Raiders players
• "The Steagles" - Saved Pro Football During World War II
• NCAA News Bulletin -Mentions Gauer's death

Notes and References

1. Web site: Charlie Gauer athletic career, photos, articles, and videos | Fanbase . 2015-12-30 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141230213011/http://www.fanbase.com/Charlie-Gauer . 2014-12-30 .