Alex Eagle
| No. 12 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 19, 1913 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died: | March 5, 1999 (aged 85) Sonoma, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Lowell (San Francisco) |
| College: | Oregon (1931–1934) |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Alexander Franklin Eagle II (March 19, 1913 – March 5, 1999) was an American professional football tackle who played one season with the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oregon.
Early life and college
[edit]Alexander Franklin Eagle II was born on March 19, 1913, in San Francisco, California.[1] He attended Lowell High School in San Francisco.[1]
He was a member of the Oregon Ducks from 1931 to 1934 and a three-year letterman from 1932 to 1934.[1] He was an honorable mention All-American.[2][3]
Professional career
[edit]Eagle signed with the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National Football League on August 11, 1935.[4] He played in ten games, starting one, for the Dodgers in 1935 as a tackle.[5] He became a free agent after the season.[4] He re-signed with the Dodgers on August 24, 1936, but was released later that year.[4] Eagle wore jersey number 12 for the Dodgers.[1] He stood 6'2" and weighed 220 pounds during his pro career.[1]
Death
[edit]Eagle died on March 5, 1999, in Sonoma, California.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "Alex Eagle". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
- ^ "Oregon Closeups". The Eugene Guard. October 19, 1932. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Their Cousin Honored". Savannah Reporter and Andrew County Democrat. December 7, 1934. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Alex Eagle NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
- ^ "Alex Eagle". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
