William Watson Springsteen (October 27, 1899 – October 1, 1985) was a professional football player for the National Football League (NFL)'s Frankford Yellow Jackets from 1925 until 1926. He won the 1926 NFL championship with the Yellow Jackets. He then played for the Chicago Cardinals during the 1927 and 1928 seasons. He attended Northwestern High School, located in Detroit, Michigan.
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| Born: | October 27, 1899 New York City, U.S. |
| Died: | October 1, 1985 (aged 85) Lakeville, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Detroit (MI) Northwestern |
| College: | Lehigh |
| Position: | Center / End |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
On December 8, 1923, during his junior year of college, Springsteen was elected captain of the Lehigh University football team.[1]
Notes edit
- ^ "Lehigh Picks Springsteen". The New York Times. December 9, 1922.
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