Fritz Loven

Fred Oscar "Fritz" Loven (June 11, 1894 – November 1, 1975) was an American football player. He played professional football for the Minneapolis Red Jackets in 1929 and thereafter lived for more than 40 years a life of "socialized exclusion" in a cabin in the woods.

Early life Loven was born in 1894 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Professional football In 1920, Loven played professional football at the tackle position for the Liberty football team in Minnesota. He also played in the National Football League (NFL) as a guard for the Minneapolis Red Jackets. He made his NFL debut at age 35 in 1929 and appeared in eight NFL games, five as a starter. Loven also completed athletically as a boxer and swimmer. He died in 1975 at Cass County, Minnesota.