George Dahlgren Explained

George Dahlgren
Number:8
Position:Guard, Tackle
Birth Date:April 17, 1887
Birth Place:La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States
Death Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:200
Pastteams:
Pfr:D/DahlGe20

George Arthur Dahlgren (April 17, 1887  - January 16, 1940) was a football player in the National Football League.

Dahlgren was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He was the eldest son of Edwin Dahlgren, who was born in Sweden, and Pauline, who was an immigrant from Norway. He played at the collegiate level at Beloit College and the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. Dahlgren played for the Kenosha Maroons, Rock Island Independents and the Hammond Pros from 1924 to 1926 as a guard and tackle.[1] [2] [3]

Outside of playing football, Dahlgren also coached the freshmen football and basketball teams at Beliot.[4] Dahlgren also set the Wisconsin state record in the hammer throw.[5]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DahlGe20.htm George Arthur Dahlgren (Sports Reference LLC)
  2. 1900 Federal Census State of Wisconsin, La Crosse County
  3. Web site: George Arthur Dahlgren . OldestLivingProFootball . August 18, 2015.
  4. News: George Dahlgren to Enter National Meet in Chicago . 15 July 2024 . . 14 June 1923.
  5. News: Football Star at 32 . 15 July 2024 . . 26 November 1922.