Glen Amerson

Glen Douglas Amerson (November 24, 1938 – October 15, 2020) was an American professional football player who played defensive back in 1961 for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL).

Early life and college

Amerson attended Munday High School in Munday, Texas, where he played football, basketball, and ran track. He was named to the Texas all-state team in basketball and football. In football, Amerson played both offense and defense and was named to the Texas Oil Bowl in 1957 as a quarterback.

He was awarded a football scholarship at Texas Technological College

Professional career Amerson injured his knee and missed five games in 1960, and was not selected in either the National Football League Draft or American Football League draft. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles in January 1961 on the recommendation of former Eagles' player Jim Parmer, who coached Amerson at Texas Tech.

On April 28, 1962, Amerson was hospitalized after suffering face and head injuries in a car accident in Lubbock, Texas that required 500 stitches. During training camp, he was diagnosed with either encephalitis or a sleeping sickness and missed the 1962 season. Placed on waivers by the Eagles, he was signed by the Houston Oilers in 1963 but was released due to concerns over his medical records.