Martin A. Zoll (November 12, 1900 – October 14, 1968) was a professional football player who was an original member of the Green Bay Packers. He played for the Packers beginning in 1919, two years before the team joined the National Football League (NFL). He was also a wrestler.[1][2] His career ended after the 1922 season. He was also the brother of teammate Carl Zoll and future-Packer Dick Zoll. Zoll died at a hospital in Green Bay on October 14, 1968.[3]
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Born: | November 12, 1900 Howard, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||||||
Died: | October 14, 1968 Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged 67)||||||
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High school: | Green Bay (WI) West | ||||||
College: | None | ||||||
Position: | Guard | ||||||
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edit- ^ "Wrestling Fans Will See Bout at Green Bay". The Post-Crescent. February 13, 1920. p. 2. Retrieved January 14, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Martin Zoll Bids for State Mat Championship". The Post-Crescent. December 22, 1920. p. 14. Retrieved January 14, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Martin Zoll, Ex-Packer, Dies at 67". Green Bay Press-Gazette. October 14, 1968. p. 34. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
- Birth of a Team and a Legend
- 1919-1920 Green Bay Packers
- Maxymuk, John (2003). Packers by the Numbers: Jersey Numbers and the Players Who Wore Them. Big Earth Publishing. ISBN 978-1-879483-90-3.