Willard August Anderson (May 5, 1897 – April 24, 1982) was an American football player.
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| Born: | May 5, 1897 Muskegon, Michigan | ||
| Died: | April 24, 1982 (aged 84) Hinsdale, Illinois | ||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Weight: | 174 lb (79 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Muskegon (MI) | ||
| College: | Syracuse | ||
| Position: | Fullback | ||
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Anderson was born in Muskegon, Michigan, in 1897. He attended high school there as well. He then enrolled at Syracuse University where he played college football from 1919 to 1922.[1] He received Syracuse's Corpse and Coffin football trophy in March 1922.[2]
Andersonalso played professional football as a fullback for the Rochester Jeffersons in the National Football League (NFL). He appeared in four NFL games, three as a starter, during the 1923 and 1924 seasons.[1][3]
Anderson later became a high school football coach, holding positions including Ogdensburg, New York,[4] Anderson died in 1982 in Hinsdale, Illinois.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Will Anderson". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
- ^ "Buffalo Courier Express". March 27, 1922. p. 14.
- ^ "Will Anderson". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- ^ "Successor To Jacks Will Be Named Quickly". The Times Herald. August 4, 1925. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
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