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Leo Douglass

1901 – 1985

American football player

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About Leo Douglass

Lived 1901 – 1985 (aged 84). Leo Douglass was an American american football player.

Leo Frederick Douglass (February 13, 1901 – April 3, 1985) was a professional football who played in the National Football League (NFL) in 1926. Douglass split the 1926 season playing for the Brooklyn Lions and the Frankford Yellow Jackets. He won the 1926 NFL championship when with Yellow Jackets.

Prior to joining the NFL, Douglass played for the Millville Big Blue based in Millville, New Jersey. He scored 8 touchdowns for the Big Blue that season. In January 1926, several members of the team traveled to Florida to play several pick-up games against the Tampa Cardinals, featuring Jim Thorpe. The team that was formed was called the Haven-Villa of Winter Haven, which consisted of many Big Blue players as well as some other from the Frankford Yellow Jackets and the NFL's Pottsville Maroons. Douglass also played for the Bethlehem Bears of the Eastern League of Professional Football in 1926.

Prior to playing professional football, Douglass played college football at Lehigh University and the University of Vermont

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Lehigh University, University of Vermont
Also known as
Leo Frederick Douglass

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Leo Douglass?

American football player (1901-1985)

When was Leo Douglass born?

Leo Douglass was born on 13 February 1901 in Wakefield.

When did Leo Douglass die?

Leo Douglass died on 3 April 1985 in Melrose.

What was Leo Douglass's occupation?

Leo Douglass was an american football player.

What nationality was Leo Douglass?

Leo Douglass was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leo Douglass

· Wikidata: Q281967

· DBpedia: Leo Douglass

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