Odell Stautzenberger
American football player (1924–2002)
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Weldon Odell Stautzenberger (October 23, 1924 – May 5, 2002) was an American football offensive guard.
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S.
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| Position | Offensive guard | ||||
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| Born | October 23, 1924 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | ||||
| Died | May 5, 2002 (aged 77) Alexandria, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 218 lb (99 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Thomas Jefferson (San Antonio) | ||||
| College | Texas A&M | ||||
| NFL draft | 1947: 27th round, 247th overall pick | ||||
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Stautzenberger was born in 1924 in San Antonio, Texas. He attended Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio.[1] After graduating from high school, he enrolled at Texas A&M University. During World War II, he served with the United States Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater.[2]
After the war, Stautzenberger played college football at Texas A&M during the 1946, 1947, and 1948 seasons.[1] He then played one season of professional football in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the Buffalo Bills. He was drafted in the 27th round of the 1947 NFL draft by the Boston Yanks and was also a member of the Cleveland Browns. He appeared in nine games during the 1949 season, starting six.[3]
Stautzenberger died on May 5, 2002, in Alexandria, Louisiana.[2]
