Emmett Mortell

American football player (1916–2000)
American football player
Emmett Mortell
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Mortell in 1936
No. 27, 31
Position:Tailback
Personal information
Born:(1916-04-08)April 8, 1916
Appleton, Wisconsin
Died:January 12, 2000(2000-01-12) (aged 83)
Warminster, Pennsylvania
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:181 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Appleton (WI)
College:Notre Dame
Wisconsin
Career history
  • Philadelphia Eagles (1937–1939)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:247
Rushing yards:696
Touchdowns:9
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Emmett Francis Mortell (April 8, 1916 – January 12, 2000)[1] was an American football tailback in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1937 to 1939. He played at the collegiate level at the University of Notre Dame and the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

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References

  1. ^ "Emmett Mortell". Pro-Football Reference. Retrieved 4 May 2011.