Glen Amerson Explained

Position:Defensive back
Number:46
Birth Date:24 November 1938
Birth Place:Munday, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:186
Undraftedyear:1961
High School:Munday (TX)
College:Texas Tech
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:14
Pfr:AmerGl20

Glen Douglas Amerson (November 24, 1938 - October 15, 2020) was a professional American football player who played defensive back in 1961 for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League.

Early life and career

Amerson attended Munday High School in Munday, Texas, where he played football, basketball, and ran track.[1] He was named to the Texas all-state team in basketball and football. In football, Amerson played both offense and defense and was named to the Texas Oil Bowl in 1957 as a quarterback.[2]

He was awarded a football scholarship at Texas Technological College[1] With the Texas Tech Red Raiders, Amerson originally played fullback before transitioning to quarterback during the 1960 season.[3] [4]

Professional career

Amerson injured his knee and missed five games in 1960, and was not selected in either the National Football League Draft or American Football League draft.[5] He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles in January 1961 on the recommendation of former Eagles' player Jim Parmer, who coached Amerson at Texas Tech.[6] [5] He appeared in 14 games with Philadelphia in 1961 and became a starter at defensive halfback after an injury to Tom Brookshier.[7] [8]

On April 28, 1962, Amerson was hospitalized after suffering face and head injuries in an car accident in Lubbock, Texas that required 500 stitches.[9] [10] During training camp, he was diagnosed with either encephalitis or a sleeping sickness and missed the 1962 season.[11] Placed on waivers by the Eagles, he was signed by the Houston Oilers in 1963 but was released due to concerns over his medical records.[10]

Later life

After his football career, Amerson was employed in the construction business. He died on October 15, 2020, at the age of 81.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Amerson Sings With Texas Tech. 9. Times Record News. May 31, 1957. August 31, 2023.
  2. Web site: Amerson, McCallum Added to Texas Squad. 13. Times Record News. July 31, 1957. August 31, 2023.
  3. Web site: Whites Slip Past Reds, 22 to 18. 17. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. May 11, 1958. August 31, 2023.
  4. Web site: Quarterbacks Top Problem for Some. 21. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Van Fleet, Bill. July 10, 1960. August 31, 2023.
  5. Web site: Glen Amerson: The Guy Nobody Wanted. 32. Philadelphia Daily News. McKinney, Jack. September 9, 1961. August 31, 2023.
  6. Web site: Eagles Lose 3. 7. Pottsville Republican. Associated Press. January 27, 1961. August 31, 2023.
  7. Web site: Glen Amerson statistics at Pro-Football-Reference. Pro-Football-Reference.com. August 31, 2023.
  8. Web site: Take It From Eagles' Glen Amerson: 'There Are No Amateurs in the NFL'. 28. Courier-Post. January 25, 1962. August 31, 2023.
  9. Web site: Ex-Quarterback At Tech Injured in Auto Mishap. 50. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. April 29, 1962. August 31, 2023.
  10. Web site: Injured Pro Awaits Chance Call. 46. Tulsa World. Associated Press. June 27, 1963. August 31, 2023.
  11. Web site: Eagle Linebackers Hobbled. 43. The Philadelphia Inquirer. December 6, 1962. August 31, 2023.
  12. Web site: Glenn Amerson Obituary 2020 . Memorial Oaks Chapel . en.

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