Walt Ambrose
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Portage, Wisconsin, U.S.
Portage, Wisconsin, U.S.
 Ambrose at Caroll University | |||||
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| Position | Guard | ||||
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| Born | August 7, 1905 Portage, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||||
| Died | January 18, 1968 (aged 62) Portage, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||
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| College | Carroll (WI) | ||||
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Walter Louis Ambrose (August 7, 1905 – January 18, 1968) was an American football guard who played one game in the National Football League (NFL) for the Portsmouth Spartans. He played college football at Carroll University.
Ambrose was born on August 7, 1905, in Portage, Wisconsin.[1] He attended Portage High School, where he played as a fullback from 1921 until his graduation in 1924. He also was a "star" player in basketball and baseball.[2]
In 1925, Ambrose enrolled at the University of Wisconsin, and was considered the best fullback prospect on the team, but "circumstances prevented" him from playing there.[2] He instead joined Carroll University in fall of 1926, where he transitioned to the tackle position. Ambrose played for their freshman football team in his first year, and one year later became the starting tackle on the varsity squad. Following the 1928 season, Ambrose was elected team captain for his senior year.[3] Weighing over 200 pounds, he was described as a "burly tackle" by The Oshkosh Northwestern.[4] At the end of his senior season, Ambrose was named first-team All-Big Four by the league's coaches.[5] The Portage Daily Register reported that he "was often mentioned as one of the greatest tackles in the country."[2]
