Chuck Weimer Explained

Position:Back
Birth Date:5 September 1904
Birth Place:London, Ohio
Death Place:Grove City, Ohio
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lbs:178
High School:London (OH)
College:Wilmington
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Howard Lee "Chuck" Weimer (September 5, 1904 – April 27, 1990) was an American football player. He played in the National Football League (NFL) as a back for the Buffalo Bisons in 1929, the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1930, and the Cleveland Indians in 1931. He appeared in 27 NFL games, 16 as a starter.[1] [2] [3] In his first NFL game, Wimer ran for two touchdowns and kicked a field goal.[4] He previously attended Wilmington College in Wilmington, Ohio, where he was a star athlete in football, basketball, baseball, and track.[2] He also played at third base for the Dayton baseball team,[5] and was later a player-manager for the Armco Steel Makers baseball team.[6] He died in 1990 at Grove City, Ohio.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chuck Weimer. Sports Reference LLC. Pro-Football-Reference.com. July 16, 2020.
  2. News: Weimer To Close Meteoric Grid Career After Starring In Pro Loop. The Daily News-Journal. October 9, 1931. 6. Newspapers.com.
  3. News: Weimer Signs Contract With Pro Grid Team. Wilmington News-Journal. August 17, 1931. 6. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Sport Honey from the Bumble Bee. Wilmington News-Journal. Y. Kroger Babb. July 15, 1931. 6. Newspapers.com.
  5. News: Chuck Weimer Day. Wilmington News-Journal. August 1, 1930. 6. Newspapers.com.
  6. News: "Chuck" Weimer's Hit Wins for Armco Team. Wilmington News-Journal. June 12, 1939. 6. Newspapers.com.