William Watson Springsteen (October 27, 1899 – October 1, 1985) was a professional football player for the National Football League's Frankford Yellow Jackets from 1925 until 1926. He won the 1926 NFL championship with the Yellow Jackets. He then played for the Chicago Cardinals during the 1927 and 1928 seasons. He attended Northwestern High School, located in Detroit, Michigan.
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Born: | (1899-10-27)October 27, 1899 New York City, United States |
Died: | October 1, 1985(1985-10-01) (aged 85) Lakeville, Connecticut, United States |
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) |
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High school: | Detroit (MI) Northwestern |
College: | Lehigh |
Position: | Center / End |
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On December 8, 1923, during his junior year of college, Springsteen was elected captain of the Lehigh University football team.[1]
Frankford Yellow Jackets 1926 NFL champions | |
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