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 player who was a tackle for one season with the Brooklyn Dodgers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks.
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]
Personal life
[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.
