Glen Amerson

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Glen Amerson
No. 46
Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born:(1938-11-24)November 24, 1938
Munday, Texas, U.S.
Died:October 15, 2020(2020-10-15) (aged 81)
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school: Munday (TX)
College: Texas Tech
Undrafted: 1961
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:14
Player stats at PFR

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.

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Early life and career

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

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

After his football career, Amerson was employed in the construction business. He died on October 15, 2020, at the age of 81. [12]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Amerson Sings With Texas Tech". Times Record News . May 31, 1957. p. 9. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Amerson, McCallum Added to Texas Squad". Times Record News . July 31, 1957. p. 13. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Whites Slip Past Reds, 22 to 18". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal . May 11, 1958. p. 17. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  4. ↑ Van Fleet, Bill (July 10, 1960). "Quarterbacks Top Problem for Some". Fort Worth Star-Telegram . p. 21. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  5. 1 2 McKinney, Jack (September 9, 1961). "Glen Amerson: The Guy Nobody Wanted". Philadelphia Daily News . p. 32. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  6. ↑ Associated Press (January 27, 1961). "Eagles Lose 3". Pottsville Republican . p. 7. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Glen Amerson statistics at Pro-Football-Reference". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Take It From Eagles' Glen Amerson: 'There Are No Amateurs in the NFL'". Courier-Post . January 25, 1962. p. 28. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Ex-Quarterback At Tech Injured in Auto Mishap". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal . April 29, 1962. p. 50. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  10. 1 2 Associated Press (June 27, 1963). "Injured Pro Awaits Chance Call". Tulsa World . p. 46. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Eagle Linebackers Hobbled". The Philadelphia Inquirer . December 6, 1962. p. 43. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Glenn Amerson Obituary 2020". Memorial Oaks Chapel.
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