Lloyd Reese
American gridiron football player (1920–1981)
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Lloyd "Bronco" Reese (July 17, 1920 – October 28, 1981) was an American gridiron football player. He was all-star and Grey Cup champion in Canadian pro football and a National Football League (NFL) champion. Reese played primarily as fullback, but also starred on the offensive line.
New Philadelphia, Ohio, U.S.
Dover, Ohio, U.S.
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Fullback, guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 17, 1920 New Philadelphia, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | October 28, 1981 (aged 61) Dover, Ohio, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| College | Tennessee |
| Career history | |
| 1946 | Chicago Bears |
| 1948–1949 | Montreal Alouettes |
| Awards and highlights | |
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A graduate of University of Tennessee, Reese played on the 1943 Patterson Field All-Stars football team.[1] He joined the Chicago Bears for their 1946 championship season, playing three games and rushing 18 times for 84 yards.
In 1948, Reese joined the Montreal Alouettes, where his 251-pound (114 kg) frame made him the biggest fullback in Canadian pro football.[2][3] Playing a full 12-game season he was selected as an All-Star at guard.[4] In 1949, he played another full sked, helping the Larks to their first ever Grey Cup championship.[5]
Reese died on October 28, 1981, in Dover, Ohio.[6]
