Harry Marker (American football) explained

Number:13
Birth Date:September 17, 1910
Birth Place:Ligonier, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Death Place:Patrick AFB, Florida, U.S.
Position:Fullback / Defensive back
College:West Virginia
Height Ft:5
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:155
Pfr:MarkHa20
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Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:1935–c.1965
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Harold Joseph Marker (September 17, 1910 – April 19, 1989) was an American football player at West Virginia University and later with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[1] [2] [3] He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pirates in just one game in 1934, before deciding on a military career in the United States Army. He, along with Ralph Heywood, have the distinction of being the only players to serve as members of the United States Armed Forces during World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: In Action Tonight. Latrobe Bulletin. Newspapers.com. September 23, 1932. 10.
  2. News: Harry Marker Is Honored By Trojan Class. The Ligonier Echo. Newspapers.com. April 12, 1933. 1.
  3. News: "Ducky" Marker, Star Mountaineer Back Named On NEA Honor Roll To Be Seen In Action. Hinton Daily News. Newspapers.com. November 9, 1932. 6.
  4. Web site: History uncovered. Pro Football Hall of Fame. July 11, 2011.