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The United States entered the fighting in World War II in December 1941, just as the 1941 NFL season was drawing to a close. Mass enlistments and military conscription drew hundreds of players in the National Football League (NFL) to the colors, greatly impacting both team rosters and players' careers.
Alexander Douglas Smith (born May 7, 1984) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. Smith played college football for the Utah Utes, earning first-team All-American honors and winning the 2005 Fiesta Bowl as a senior.
Tommie C. Smith (born June 6, 1944) [3] is an American former track and field athlete and wide receiver in the American Football League.At the 1968 Summer Olympics, Smith, aged 24, won the 200-meter sprint finals and gold medal in 19.83 seconds – the first time the 20-second barrier was broken officially.
Name Age Year died Position Team Last year played Service Details of death if available Mike Basca [1] 27 1944 Halfback: Philadelphia Eagles: 1941 Army: Killed when his tank was hit by a German 88. Charlie Behan [2] 24 1945 End: Detroit Lions: 1942 Marines: Killed in action during the Battle of Okinawa. Posthumously awarded the Navy Cross ...
Smith is the 90th former NFL player found to have had CTE by the researchers at the Boston University brain bank; they have examined 94 former pro players. According to the Concussion Legacy Foundation, on a scale of 1 to 4 used by the neuropathologist who examined Smith's brain, Smith had Stage 3 CTE, with symptoms including cognitive ...
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Verda T. "Vitamin" Smith Jr. (October 30, 1923 – February 14, 2000) was a National Football League (NFL) running back for the Los Angeles Rams from 1949 through 1953. Smith served in the United States Army and participated in the Battle of Normandy before enrolling at Abilene Christian University where he sprinted, threw javelin and played college football for the Wildcats. [1]
This is a list of players who have appeared in at least one regular season or postseason game in the National Football League (NFL) or American Football League (AFL) and have a last name that starts with "A". [a] This list is accurate through the end of the 2024 NFL season.