Gasper Urban

Gasper George Urban (March 18, 1923 – May 17, 1998) was an American professional football player who played one season with the Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). He was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the 17th round of the 1946 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame.

Early life Gasper George Urban was born on March 18, 1923, in Lynn, Massachusetts. He was a team captain his senior year in 1941, earning All-North Shore honors and helping Classical win the Class A state title with a 13–0 record.

College career Urban was a member of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish of the University of Notre Dame from 1942 to 1943. He signed with the Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference in 1948. Urban became a free agent after the season.

Personal life After his football career, Urban became a sales trainee with Paramount Pictures. He was called back into the Marines during the Korean War. He was later a New England branch manager for Columbia Pictures. He died on May 17, 1998, in St. Augustine, Florida.