Red Corzine

Lester Howard "Red" Corzine (January 19, 1909 – July 26, 2003) was an American professional football fullback who played five seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Cincinnati Reds, St. Louis Gunners and New York Giants. He played college football at Davis & Elkins College.

Early life and college Lester Howard Corzine was born January 19, 1909, in Balcom, Illinois. He first enrolled at Anna High School in Anna, Illinois before transferring to Monmouth High School in Monmouth, Illinois.

Corzine was a member of the Davis & Elkins Senators of Davis & Elkins College from 1929 to 1932. Corzine was inducted into Davis & Elkins's athletics hall of fame in 1983. He appeared in 11 games, starting seven, for the Giants in 1935 and totaled 32 carries for 105 yards. He played in ten games, starting three, in 1936, rushing seven times for 12 yards while also catching one pass for 36 yards and a touchdown. Corzine played in 11 games, starting a career-high ten, during the 1937 season, recording eight rushing attempts for 23 yards, nine receptions for 75 yards and one touchdown, and one incomplete pass.

Corzine signed with the NFL's Chicago Bears in 1938 but was later released.

Personal life Corzine coached three sports at his alma mater, Monmouth High School, from 1937 to 1941. He served in the United States Navy, and was an assistant coach for the Saint Mary's Pre-Flight Air Devils football team from 1942 to 1946.

Corzine died on July 26, 2003, in Oceanside, California at the age of 94.