George Schmidt
American football player (1927–1995)
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George Schmidt (October 28, 1927 – August 29, 1995) was an American football defensive end in the National Football League. He played professionally for the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Cardinals.
PositionDefensive end
BornOctober 28, 1927
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedAugust 29, 1995 (aged 67)
Schaumburg, Illinois, U.S.
Schaumburg, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
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| Position | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Born | October 28, 1927 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | August 29, 1995 (aged 67) Schaumburg, Illinois, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||
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| College | Lewis | ||||||||
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Early life and career
Schmidt was born in Chicago and attended Theodore Roosevelt High School.[1] He played college football at Lewis University[2] and Illinois Tech.[3]
He first played in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers during the 1952 NFL season,[4] joining the Packers as a free agent.[5] The following season, he played with the Chicago Cardinals.[6]
