Ed Bock
American football player and businessman (1916–2004)
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Edward J. Bock (September 1, 1916 – July 31, 2004) was an American football player and businessman.
Fort Dodge, Iowa, U.S.
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
| No. 38 – Iowa State Cyclones | |
|---|---|
| Position | Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 1, 1916 Fort Dodge, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | July 31, 2004 (aged 87) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 202 lb (92 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Fort Dodge |
| College | Iowa State (1935–1938) |
| Awards and highlights | |
Bock was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1970 and retired as the CEO of Monsanto in 1972.
College career
As a Cyclone, Bock played lineman both on offense and defense although his strongest position was offensive guard. He started all 26 games of his college career and earned all-Big Six Conference honors all three years as well.[1] He was co-captain of the 7–1–1 1938 team which is considered one of the greatest teams in school history.[2] That same season, he was named Iowa State's first ever unanimous first team All-American.[3]
At the conclusion of his senior season, Bock played in the East–West Shrine Game, the Chicago Tribune College All-Star Game and the Dallas Dream Game at the Cotton Bowl against the Green Bay Packers. Upon graduation, Bock was offered a contract to play professional football after being drafted the Chicago Bears.[4] He opted to stay at Iowa State and coach the line while working on his master's degree in mechanical engineering.[5]
In 1970, Bock was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.[6]