Seaman Squyres

Charles Seaman Squyres (March 2, 1910 – November 30, 1979) was an American professional football halfback who played one season with the Cincinnati Reds of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Rice Institute.

Early life Charles Seaman Squyres was born on March 2, 1910, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Squyres. On December 13, 1928, Squyres was declared ineligible for the rest of the season by the local Interscholastic League. This was due to Squyres having accidentally filled in "blanks" that stated he participated in high school sports in 1924 despite not actually being on any team that year.

College career Squyres enrolled at Rice Institute in 1929 to play college football for the Rice Owls. Squyres played more during his junior year at Rice in 1931 and earned his second varsity letter.

Squyres played in four games, starting two, for the Cincinnati Reds of the National Football League in 1933, rushing 11 times for 22 yards while also completing two of nine passes for 15 yards and one interception. He wore jersey number 47 while with the Reds. At the time of the wedding, Squyres had been living in Cucuta, Colombia, as an employee of the Shell Oil Company. It was reported that Gately and Squyres were planning on living together in Cucuta. Squyres died on November 30, 1979, in Fort Bend County, Texas.