Ralph Chase
American football player and coach (1902–1989)
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Ralph E. "Horse" Chase (December 19, 1902 – October 24, 1989) was an American football tackle who played one season in the National Football League (NFL) with the Hammond Pros and Akron Indians.[1] Chase played college football at the University of Pittsburgh and attended Wyoming Seminary in Kingston, Pennsylvania. He was a consensus All-American in 1925.[2]
Gillett, Pennsylvania, U.S.
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 19, 1902 |
| Died | October 24, 1989 (aged 86) Gillett, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 219 lb (99 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Wyoming Seminary (Kingston, Pennsylvania) |
| College | Pittsburgh |
| Career history | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
College career
Chase was a three-year letterman for the Pittsburgh Panthers football team. He was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American at the tackle position following the 1925 season.[3][4]
Professional career
Chase appeared in four games for the Akron Indians and one game for the Hammond Pros during the 1926 NFL season.
Coaching career
Chase was a coach for several organizations, including Ursinus College, Bernardsville High School, Drexel and Muhlenberg College.[5][6]