John Siegal Explained

Position:End
Number:19, 6
Birth Date:May 15, 1918
Birth Place:Larksville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Death Place:Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:203
Draftyear:1939
Draftround:17
Draftpick:155
High School:Larksville
College:Columbia
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:31
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:637
Statlabel3:Touchdowns
Statvalue3:6
Pfr:SiegJo20

John Walter Siegal (May 15, 1918 – May 27, 2015) was an American football end/defensive end in the National Football League. He was drafted in the 17th round of the 1939 NFL Draft.[1] He played five seasons for the Chicago Bears (1939–1943). He was born in Larksville, Pennsylvania. At the time of his death, Siegal was the oldest living Bears player.[2] He died on May 27, 2015, at the age of 97 in his hometown of Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1939 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-27 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: Mayer. Larry. Oldest living Bears player turns 95 years young. Chicago Bears. May 15, 2013. May 15, 2013.
  3. Web site: Mayer. Larry. Oldest living ex-Bear passes away. Chicago Bears. May 27, 2015. May 27, 2015.