Marv McFadden

Marvin Gene McFadden (January 18, 1930 – December 22, 2007) was an American professional football player. He played college football as a tackle for the Michigan State Spartans (1950–1951) and professional football as a guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1953, 1956).

Early life McFadden was born in Columbus City, Iowa, in 1930. He attended Eastern High School in Lansing, Michigan.

Michigan State

He played college football at the tackle position for the Michigan State Spartans in 1950 and 1951. His blocking was a key to the rush offense of the undefeated 1951 Michigan State team that was recognized as national champion. His professional football career was interrupted by two years of military service as a lieutenant with the U.S. Army in Germany. After completing his military service, McFadden won a spot as a starter at guard with the Steelers. He appeared in a total of 24 NFL games, 22 of them as a starter. He died in 2007 at Venice, Florida.