George Rohleder Explained

Position:Guard, tackle, fullback
Birth Date:3 October 1898
Birth Place:Bryan, Ohio
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:213
High School:Bryan (OH)
College:Wittenberg
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Pfr:R/RohlGe20

George J. Rohleder (October 3, 1898 – February 17, 1958) was an American football player.

He played college football for Wittenberg from 1921 to 1924.[1] He was selected a first-team player on the 1924 All-Ohio Conference football team.[2]

He later played professional football at the guard, tackle, and halfback positions in the National Football League (NFL) for the Columbus Tigers in 1925, and Akron Indians in 1926. He appeared in 15 NFL games, eight as a starter.[3]

After his playing career ended, he coached the Atlantic City Tornadoes team. In 1931, he was one of the founders and financial backers of the Camden All-America Football Club.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: George Rohleder. Pro Football Archives. January 21, 2022.
  2. News: Dayton Well Represented on News All-Ohio Conference Team. Dayton Daily News. November 30, 1924. 50. Newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: George Rohleder. Sports Reference LLC. Pro-Football-Reference.com. June 27, 2020.
  4. News: New Camden Grid Club Shows Immense Power. Courier-Post. October 20, 1931. 21. Newspapers.com.