John Siegal
American football player (1918–2015)
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John Walter Siegal (May 15, 1918 – May 27, 2015) was an American professional football end/defensive end in the National Football League. He was drafted in the 17th round of the 1939 NFL Draft.[1] He played five seasons for the Chicago Bears (1939–1943). He was born in Larksville, Pennsylvania. At the time of his death, Siegal was the oldest living Bears player.[2] He died on May 27, 2015, at the age of 97 in his hometown of Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania.[3]
PositionEnd
BornMay 15, 1918
Larksville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Larksville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedMay 27, 2015 (aged 97)
Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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| Position | End | ||||||||
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| Born | May 15, 1918 Larksville, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | May 27, 2015 (aged 97) Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 203 lb (92 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Larksville | ||||||||
| College | Columbia (1935-1938) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1939 (17th round, 155th overall pick) | ||||||||
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