Norm Purucker

Norman B. Purucker (June 24, 1917 – November 12, 2014 who later worked as a meat cutter at a market. The family moved to Boardman, Ohio, while Purucker was a child. He attended Boardman High School where he was a star in football, basketball and track and field. The Vindicator called him "the greatest all-around athlete in Boardman history." but was released in September 1939 after reporting late due to his attendance at summer classes at Michigan. He filed a $2,000 lawsuit against the Packers that he had been promised $175 per game, regardless of whether he played. Purucker further alleged that he was released after sustaining an injury in a game against the Texas All-Stars.

Later life In January 1942, Purucker was accepted as a physical instructor with the United States Navy. He later worked as a real estate broker and income tax consultant. He died in Boardman, Ohio, in 2014 at age 97.