Odell Stautzenberger Explained

Odell Stautzenberger
Number:32
Position:Offensive guard
Birth Date:23 October 1924
Birth Place:San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Death Place:Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:218
High School:Thomas Jefferson (TX)
College:Texas A&M
Draftyear:1947
Draftround:27
Draftpick:247
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statleague:AAFC
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:9
Pfr:StauOd20

Weldon Odell Stautzenberger (October 23, 1924  - May 5, 2002) was an American football offensive guard.

Stautzenberger was born in 1924 in San Antonio, Texas. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio.[1] After graduating from high school, he enrolled at Texas A&M University. During World War II, he served with the United States Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater.

After the war, Stautzenberger played college football at Texas A&M during the 1946, 1947, and 1948 seasons.[1] He then played one season of professional football in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted in the 27th round of the 1947 NFL draft by the Boston Yanks and was also a member of the Cleveland Browns. He appeared in nine games during the 1949 season, starting six.[2]

Stautzenberger died on May 5, 2002, in Alexandria, Louisiana.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Odell Stautzenberger. Pro Football Archives. June 1, 2023.
  2. Web site: Odell Stautzenberger Stats . January 29, 2021 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  3. News: Weldon "Odell" Stautzenberger. The Shreveport Times. May 8, 2002. 2B. Newspapers.com.