About George Somers
Lived 1915 – 1964 (aged 48). George Somers was an American american football player.
George Anthony Somers (October 5, 1915 – January 12, 1964 ) was an American professional football offensive tackle and kicker. He is one of only two La Salle Explorers to enter the National Football League (NFL) and the only one selected in the NFL draft. Before playing for the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers, Somers was a star at La Salle University – captaining the 1938 team. Somers also received the Maxwell Club Award as best tackle in district, Associated Press (AP) and Collier's Little All-America tackle in 1938, AP All-Pennsylvania, and AP All-Eastern Honorable Mention.
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Who was George Somers?
American football player (1915-1964)
When was George Somers born?
George Somers was born on 5 October 1915 in Fountain Springs.
When did George Somers die?
George Somers died on 12 January 1964.
What was George Somers's occupation?
George Somers was an american football player.
What nationality was George Somers?
George Somers was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Somers (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Somers. https://biography.guide/george-somers/
MLA: "George Somers." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-somers/.
Chicago: "George Somers." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-somers/.
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