Tillie Voss
Walter Clarence "Tillie" Voss (March 28, 1897 – December 14, 1975) was an American football tackle who played nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL).[1] During his time with the Green Bay Packers, Voss, along with Frank Hanny of the Chicago Bears were the first players to be ejected in a game in league history after exchanging punches.[2]
| Born: | March 28, 1897 Detroit, Michigan |
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| Died: | December 14, 1975 (aged 78) Stuart, Florida |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Tackle End |
| College | University of Detroit Mercy |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1921 | Detroit Tigers |
| 1921 | Buffalo All-Americans |
| 1922 | Rock Island Independents |
| 1922 | Akron Pros |
| 1923 | Toledo Maroons |
| 1924 | Green Bay Packers |
| 1925 | Detroit Panthers |
| 1926 | New York Giants |
| 1927–1928 | Chicago Bears |
| 1929 | Dayton Triangles |
| 1929 | Buffalo Bisons |
He died in 1975.[3]
References
- "Tillie Voss". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved December 17, 2017.
- http://www.foxsportswisconsin.com/01/21/11/History-is-special-between-old-rivals/landing.html?blockID=395657
- "Walter C. Voss death notice". Detroit Free Press. December 18, 1975.
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