Glen Amerson
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| Position: | Defensive back | ||||
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| Born: | November 24, 1938 Munday, Texas, U.S. | ||||
| Died: | October 15, 2020 (aged 81) | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 186 lb (84 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Munday (TX) | ||||
| College: | Texas Tech | ||||
| Undrafted: | 1961 | ||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
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Glen Douglas Amerson (November 24, 1938 - October 15, 2020) was a professional American football player who played defensive back in 1961 for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League.
Early life and career
[edit]Amerson attended Munday High School in Munday, Texas, where he played football, basketball, and ran track.[1] He was named to the Texas all-state team in basketball and football. In football, Amerson played both offense and defense and was named to the Texas Oil Bowl in 1957 as a quarterback.[2]
He was awarded a football scholarship at Texas Technological College[1] With the Texas Tech Red Raiders, Amerson originally played fullback before transitioning to quarterback during the 1960 season.[3][4]
Professional career
[edit]Amerson injured his knee and missed five games in 1960, and was not selected in either the National Football League Draft or American Football League draft.[5] He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles in January 1961 on the recommendation of former Eagles' player Jim Parmer, who coached Amerson at Texas Tech.[6][5] He appeared in 14 games with Philadelphia in 1961 and became a starter at defensive halfback after an injury to Tom Brookshier.[7][8]
On April 28, 1962, Amerson was hospitalized after suffering face and head injuries in an car accident in Lubbock, Texas that required 500 stitches.[9][10] During training camp, he was diagnosed with either encephalitis or a sleeping sickness and missed the 1962 season.[11] Placed on waivers by the Eagles, he was signed by the Houston Oilers in 1963 but was released due to concerns over his medical records.[10]
Later life
[edit]After his football career, Amerson was employed in the construction business. He died on October 15, 2020, at the age of 81.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Amerson Sings With Texas Tech". Times Record News. May 31, 1957. p. 9. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ "Amerson, McCallum Added to Texas Squad". Times Record News. July 31, 1957. p. 13. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ "Whites Slip Past Reds, 22 to 18". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. May 11, 1958. p. 17. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ Van Fleet, Bill (July 10, 1960). "Quarterbacks Top Problem for Some". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 21. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ a b McKinney, Jack (September 9, 1961). "Glen Amerson: The Guy Nobody Wanted". Philadelphia Daily News. p. 32. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ Associated Press (January 27, 1961). "Eagles Lose 3". Pottsville Republican. p. 7. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ "Glen Amerson statistics at Pro-Football-Reference". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ "Take It From Eagles' Glen Amerson: 'There Are No Amateurs in the NFL'". Courier-Post. January 25, 1962. p. 28. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ "Ex-Quarterback At Tech Injured in Auto Mishap". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. April 29, 1962. p. 50. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ a b Associated Press (June 27, 1963). "Injured Pro Awaits Chance Call". Tulsa World. p. 46. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ "Eagle Linebackers Hobbled". The Philadelphia Inquirer. December 6, 1962. p. 43. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ "Glenn Amerson Obituary 2020". Memorial Oaks Chapel.