Alec Shellogg
Alec Regis Shellogg (February 17, 1914 – July 12, 1968) was a professional American football player in the National Football League as well as the third American Football League. In 1939, he played in the NFL for the Chicago Bears and the Brooklyn Dodgers. In 1940 and 1941 he played in the AFL for the Buffalo Indians/Tigers. He earned all-AFL honors both years in the league. He was also one of over 1,000 NFL personnel who served in the military during World War II.
| Born: | February 17, 1914 New Castle, Pennsylvania |
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| Died: | July 12, 1968 (aged 54) |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Tackle |
| College | Notre Dame |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1939 | Chicago Bears |
| 1939 | Brooklyn Dodgers |
| 1940 | Buffalo Indians |
| 1941 | Buffalo Tigers |
Prior to his professional career, Shellogg played at the college level while attending Notre Dame. He was a two-time letterman in 1936 and 1937. He was even elected captain of the 1938 Notre Dame team.
He died on July 12, 1968 of a heart attack.[1]
References
- "Ex-Irish Tackle Shellogg, 54, Dies". Des Moines Sunday Register. Associated Press. July 14, 1968 – via Newspapers.com.
- Topp, Richard (1991). "A Conversation with Hank Luebcke" (PDF). Coffin Corner. Professional Football Researchers Association. 13 (1): 1–2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-11-27.
- Marren, Joe (1997). "Indians Occupy Faded Spot in Buffalo's Football Scrapbook" (PDF). Coffin Corner. Professional Football Researchers Association. 19 (5): 1–2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2010-11-27.
- Sperber, Murray A. (1993). Shake down the thunder: the creation of Notre Dame football. Indiana University Press. ISBN 0-253-21568-4.
- Bills Backers: History of Pro Football in Western New York, 1941 Buffalo Tigers
- Football and America: WW II Honor Roll
- University of Notre Dame All-Time Line-ups
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