Dick Schweidler Explained

Dick Schweidler
Number:31, 61
Position:Halfback
Birth Date:18 August 1914
Birth Place:Culver, Indiana, U.S.
Death Place:La Jolla, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:182
High School:Lyons Township
(La Grange, Illinois)
College:None
Pastteams:
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Pfr:S/SchwDi20

Richard Matthew Schweidler (August 18, 1914 – March 18, 2010) was an American football player who played three seasons with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He attended La Grange High School in La Grange, Illinois.[1] He was also a member of the Chicago Gunners and Montreal Alouettes.

Professional career

Schweidler played for the Chicago Gunners in 1936.[2] [3] He played for the NFL's Chicago Bears during the 1938, 1939 and 1946 seasons.[1] He played in six games for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League in 1947.[4]

Personal life

Schweidler served in the United States Army during World War II and played football for the Camp Cooke football team in California.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DICK SCHWEIDLER . profootballarchives.com . October 29, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150909020655/http://www.profootballarchives.com/schw02800.html . September 9, 2015 .
  2. Web site: Richard Matthew 'Dick' Schweidler . oldestlivingprofootball.com . October 29, 2015.
  3. News: Gunners Rely on Passes to Defeat Bears . . December 8, 1936 . October 29, 2015.
  4. Web site: 1947 Montreal Alouettes . profootballarchives.com . October 29, 2015.