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Joy Berquist

1901 – 1942

American football player

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About Joy Berquist

Lived 1901 – 1942 (aged 40). Joy Berquist was an American american football player.

Joy Theodore John Berquist (July 30, 1901 – May 18, 1942), sometimes known as "Teddie" Berquist, and known professionally as J. T. Berquist, was an American football player, lawyer, and judge. He played college football for Nebraska and in the National Football League (NFL) for the Kansas City Blues/Cowboys (1924, 1926) and Chicago Cardinals.

Early life Berquist in Loomis, Nebraska, and raised on a farm in Westmark Township. He attended high school in Holdrege, Nebraska. He then enrolled at the University of Nebraska and played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team from 1921 to 1923.

Professional football Berquist played professional football for the Akron Pros/Indians in the National Football League (NFL) for the Kansas City Blues (1924), Kansas City Cowboys (1926), and Chicago Cardinals (1927). He appeared in 20 NFL games, 18 of them as a starter. He was known for his ability to create holes for Kansas City's backs in the opposing forward wall. He was selected as a second-team All-Pro end in 1926.

Later years and family Berquist was married in 1925 to Louise Lesh. While still playing football, Berquist became a lawyer in Lexington, Nebraska.

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Lincoln High School
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Joy Theodore John Berquist

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Joy Berquist?

American football player (1901-1942)

When was Joy Berquist born?

Joy Berquist was born on 30 July 1901 in Loomis.

When did Joy Berquist die?

Joy Berquist died on 18 May 1942.

What was Joy Berquist's occupation?

Joy Berquist was an american football player.

What nationality was Joy Berquist?

Joy Berquist was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Joy Berquist

· Wikidata: Q29336274

· DBpedia: Joy Berquist

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