George Somers American football player

George Anthony Somers (born October 5, 1915, died January 12, 1964 ) was an American football offensive lineman and placekicker. He is one of only two La Salle Explorers to enter the National Football League and the only one selected in the NFL Draft. Before playing for the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers, Somers was a star at La Salle University - captaining the 1938 team. Somers also received the Maxwell Club Award as best tackle in district, Associated Press (AP) and Collier's Little All-America tackle in 1938, AP All-Pennsylvania, and AP All-Eastern Honorable Mention.

Personal facts

Birth dateOctober 05, 1915
Birth place
Fountain Springs Pennsylvania
Date of deathJanuary 12, 1964

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American football player

Career start1939
Career end1942
Draft pick64
Draft round8
Draft year1939
Position
Tackle (American and Canadian football)
Placekicker
teams
Philadelphia Eagles
Pittsburgh Steelers

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