Howard Yerges
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Position: RB
Date of Birth: January 28, 1896
Height / Weight: 5'9" / 155 lbs
First Team: COL (1920)
Last Team: COL (1920)
Running Back Stats
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Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Howard Yerges - Career Overview
Date of Birth: January 28, 1896Position: Running Back (RB)
Teams: Columbus Panhandles (COL) in 1920
Career Highlights
- Professional Debut: Howard Yerges began his professional football career in 1920, which was the inaugural season of the National Football League (NFL).
- Team: He played for the Columbus Panhandles, one of the early teams in the league.
- Historical Significance: As a player in the first season of the NFL, Yerges was part of the foundational years of professional football in the United States.
- Single Season Career: Yerges's professional career was limited to just the 1920 season, making him one of the lesser-known players in NFL history.
Legacy
While Howard Yerges may not have the accolades or recognition of many star players, his participation in the NFL's inaugural season reflects the early development of professional football in America. Players like him contributed to the growth and popularity of the sport, paving the way for future generations.Source: gpt-4o-mini
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