Lloyd Burdick

Lloyd Sumner "Shorty" Burdick (August 8, 1909 – August 9, 1945) was an American professional football tackle who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Chicago Bears and Cincinnati Reds. He played college football at the University of Illinois.

Early life Burdick attended Morgan Park Military Academy in Chicago, Illinois.

College career Burdick played football for the Illinois Fighting Illini. He graduated from the school of commerce and agriculture at the University of Illinois. He also participated in wrestling for the Illini. In 1930, Burdick was the Big Ten heavyweight champion and finished second in the NCAA tournament.

Professional football career Burdick played in 22 games, starting nineteen, for the Chicago Bears from 1931 to 1932.

Burdick played in ten games, starting nine, for the Cincinnati Reds in 1933.

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