Vernon Jay Foltz (August 27, 1918 – December 31, 1947) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, he attended St. Vincent College.

Vern Foltz
No. 26
Date of birthAugust 27, 1918
Place of birthClearfield, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of deathDecember 31, 1947 (aged 29)
Place of deathGreensburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Tackle
Center
US collegeSt. Vincent
Career history
As player
1944Washington Redskins
1945Pittsburgh Steelers
Career stats

Foltz served in the United States Marines during World War II. He died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the temple on New Year's Eve 1947.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Grid Coach is Suicide". The Morning Call. January 2, 1948. p. 23 – via Newspapers.com.