Zuck Carlson Explained

Zuck Carlson
Position:Center / Guard
Birth Date:November 4, 1904
Birth Place:Ahsahka, Idaho, U.S.
Death Place:Park Ridge, Illinois, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:208
High School:The Dalles (OR)
College:Oregon State
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Pfr:CarlZu20

Jules Earnest "Zuck" Carlson (November 4, 1904 – January 21, 1986) was an American football offensive lineman who played for the Chicago Bears from 1929-1936. He played in 3 title games, winning the championship twice in 1932 and 1933.

Born in Idaho, Carlson grew up in The Dalles, Oregon and attended The Dalles High School.[1] He played college football at Oregon State University. Along with many of his Chicago Bears teammates, he appeared in the 1934 short film Pro Football.

Following his football career, Carlson lived in Chicago and worked as a pipefitter and part-time welding instructor until his retirement in 1972.[1] He died in Chicago on February 12, 1986.

Carlson was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1980 and the Oregon State University Sports Hall of Fame in 1994.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dynamic Duo. Edmonston Jr.. George. 2008-02-11. Oregon State University Alumni Association. 2010-12-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20101228173557/http://www.osualum.com/s/359/index.aspx?sid=359&gid=1&pgid=451. dead.