Glen Amerson
American football player (born 1938)
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Glen Douglas Amerson (November 24, 1938 – October 15, 2020) was an American professional football player who played defensive back in 1961 for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL).
Munday, Texas, U.S.
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| Position | Defensive back | ||||
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| Born | November 24, 1938 Munday, Texas, U.S. | ||||
| Died | October 15, 2020 (aged 81) | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 186 lb (84 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Munday (TX) | ||||
| College | Texas Tech | ||||
| NFL draft | 1961: undrafted | ||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
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Early life and college
Amerson attended Munday High School in Munday, Texas, where he played football, basketball, and ran track.[1] He was named to the Texas all-state team in basketball and football. In football, Amerson played both offense and defense and was named to the Texas Oil Bowl in 1957 as a quarterback.[2]
He was awarded a football scholarship at Texas Technological College[1] With the Texas Tech Red Raiders, Amerson originally played fullback before transitioning to quarterback during the 1960 season.[3][4]
Professional career
Amerson injured his knee and missed five games in 1960, and was not selected in either the National Football League Draft or American Football League draft.[5] He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles in January 1961 on the recommendation of former Eagles' player Jim Parmer, who coached Amerson at Texas Tech.[6][5] He appeared in 14 games with Philadelphia in 1961 and became a starter at defensive halfback after an injury to Tom Brookshier.[7][8]
On April 28, 1962, Amerson was hospitalized after suffering face and head injuries in a car accident in Lubbock, Texas that required 500 stitches.[9][10] During training camp, he was diagnosed with either encephalitis or a sleeping sickness and missed the 1962 season.[11] Placed on waivers by the Eagles, he was signed by the Houston Oilers in 1963 but was released due to concerns over his medical records.[10]
Later life
After his football career, Amerson was employed in the construction business. He died on October 15, 2020, at the age of 81.[12]