Graham Armstrong
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| Position: | Tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | May 30, 1918 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died: | June 25, 1960 (aged 42) Gates Mills, Ohio, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Cathedral Latin (Cleveland) |
| College: | John Carroll (1936–1939) |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Graham Leo Armstrong (May 30, 1918 – June 25, 1960) was an American professional football tackle who played for the Cleveland Rams of the National Football League (NFL) and the Buffalo Bills of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). He played college football at John Carroll University.
Early life and college
[edit]Graham Leo Armstrong was born on May 30, 1918, in Cleveland, Ohio.[1] He attended Cathedral Latin High School in Cleveland.[1]
Armstrong was a member of the John Carroll Blue Streaks of John Carroll University from 1936 to 1939 and a two-year letterman from 1938 to 1939.[1]
Professional career
[edit]Armstrong signed with the Cleveland Rams of the National Football League in 1941.[2] He played in seven games for the Rams during the 1941 season.[3] In August 1942, it was reported that Armstrong, who was working for the Cleveland Police Department, was not granted a leave of absence so he could play for the Rams that year.[4] He served in the United States Navy during World War II.[1] After being discharged from the Navy, Armstrong signed with the Rams again in October 1945 and appeared in one game for them that year.[5][2] On December 16, 1945, the Rams beat the Washington Redskins in the 1945 NFL Championship Game by a score of 15–14.[6] Armstrong became a free agent after the season.[2]
Armstrong was signed by the Cleveland Browns of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) on July 24, 1946, but was later released.[2]
In 1947, he signed with the Buffalo Bills of the AAFC.[2] He played in all 14 games, starting eight, for the Bills during the 1947 season and converted eight of ten extra points while also missing one field goal.[3] The Bills finished the season with an 8–4–2 record, good for second place in the Eastern Division.[7] Armstrong was later released during the middle of the 1948 season on October 11, 1948, but soon re-signed.[2] Overall, he appeared in 13 games, all starts, for the Bills in 1948, totaling one reception, 15 of 17 extra points, and one missed field goal.[3] The Bills went 7–7 that year, finishing in first place in the Eastern Division.[8] Armstong also started two playoff games for the Bills during the 1948 season, converting five of five extra points.[3]
In 1949, Armstrong was allocated to the new Chicago Hornets of the AAFC.[2] He officially signed with the team in March 1949.[9] However, he was later released.[2]
Death
[edit]Armstrong died on June 25, 1960, in Gates Mills, Ohio.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "GRAHAM ARMSTRONG". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Graham Armstrong NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Graham Armstrong". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ Doyle, James, E. (August 25, 1942). "The Sport Trail". The Plain Dealer. p. 16. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Armstrong Signed". Lancaster Eagle-Gazette. Associated Press. October 13, 1945. p. 7. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ "1945 Cleveland Rams (NFL)". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ "1947 Buffalo Bills (AAFC)". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ "1948 Buffalo Bills (AAFC)". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ "Chicago Hornet Grid Team Signs Linemen". The Sacramento Bee. International News Service. March 11, 1949. p. 19. Retrieved January 27, 2025.