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Ralph Isselhardt

1910 – 1972

American football player

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About Ralph Isselhardt

Lived 1910 – 1972 (aged 62). Ralph Isselhardt was an American american football player.

Ralph L. "Izzy" Isselhardt (January 13, 1910 – October 24, 1972) was an American professional football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions and Cleveland Rams. He played college football at Franklin College and was inducted into that school's Hall of Fame in 1975.

Early life

He first enrolled at Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro, Illinois before transferring to Marion High School in Marion, Indiana.

College career

Isselhardt played for the Franklin Grizzlies. He was a co-captain of the team during his 1935 senior season.

He graduated with a degree from Franklin College in June 1936. Training camp was expected to open during the first half of August. Isselhardt played in one game for the Detroit Lions in 1936, before being assigned to a minor league farm club for additional experience.

Isselhardt signed with the Cleveland Rams for the 1937 season

Death and legacy

Isselhardt died October 24, 1972, at Grand Rapids, Michigan.

He was inducted into the Franklin College Athletic Hall of Fame in 1975.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Marion High School, Hillsboro High School, Franklin College
Also known as
Ralph L. Isselhardt

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Ralph Isselhardt's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ralph Isselhardt?

American football player (1910-1972)

When was Ralph Isselhardt born?

Ralph Isselhardt was born on 13 January 1910 in Hillsboro.

When did Ralph Isselhardt die?

Ralph Isselhardt died on 24 October 1972 in Grand Rapids.

What was Ralph Isselhardt's occupation?

Ralph Isselhardt was an american football player.

What nationality was Ralph Isselhardt?

Ralph Isselhardt was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ralph Isselhardt

· Wikidata: Q21078213

· DBpedia: Ralph Isselhardt

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