Harry Englund
American football player (1900–1989)
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Harry Cornelius "Skin" Englund (August 13, 1900 – March 16, 1989) was an American professional football end who played two seasons with the Chicago Staleys/Bears and of the National Football League (NFL).
Rockford, Illinois, U.S.
Rockford, Illinois, U.S.
| No. `5 | |
|---|---|
| Position | End / Halfback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 13, 1900 Rockford, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | March 16, 1989 (aged 88) Rockford, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Central (Rockford, Illinois) |
| College | None |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Early life
Harry Cornelius Englund was born on August 13, 1900, in Rockford, Illinois.[1] He attended Rockford Central High School in Rockford.[1] He did not play college football.[1]
Professional career
Englund signed with the Chicago Staleys of the American Professional Football Association (APFA) on September 14, 1921.[2] He played in five games for the Staleys during the 1921 season.[3] The Staleys finished the season in first place in the APFA with a 9–1–1 record and were named APFA champions.[4] Englund appeared in 11 games, starting three, for the newly-renamed Chicago Bears in 1922.[3] The Bears finished the year with a 9–3 record, good for second place in the NFL.[5]
Englund signed with the Bears again in 1924 but was released later that year.[2][6]