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Alec Shellogg

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Alec Shellogg
Date of birth(1914-02-17)February 17, 1914
Place of birthNew Castle, Pennsylvania
Date of deathJuly 12, 1968(1968-07-12) (aged 54)
Career information
Position(s)Tackle
US collegeNotre Dame
Career history
As player
1939Chicago Bears
1939Brooklyn Dodgers
1940Buffalo Indians
1941Buffalo Tigers
Career stats

Alec Regis Shellogg (February 17, 1914 – July 12, 1968) was a professional American football player in the National Football League as well as the third American Football League. In 1939, he played in the NFL for the Chicago Bears and the Brooklyn Dodgers. In 1940 and 1941 he played in the AFL for the Buffalo Indians/Tigers. He earned all-AFL honors both years in the league. He was also one of over 1,000 NFL personnel who served in the military during World War II.

Prior to his professional career, Shellogg played at the college level while attending Notre Dame. He was a two-time letterman in 1936 and 1937. He was even elected captain of the 1938 Notre Dame team.

He died on July 12, 1968, of a heart attack.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Ex-Irish Tackle Shellogg, 54, Dies". Des Moines Sunday Register. Associated Press. July 14, 1968 – via Newspapers.com.