John Schneider (American football)

John George Schneider (February 15, 1894 - May 13, 1957) was a professional American football player in the "Ohio League" and the early National Football League for the Columbus Panhandles. He played from around 1909 until 1921 with the Panhandles. In 1920 he played in one of the first NFL games during a Panhandles 14-0 loss to the Dayton Triangles.

John Schneider
Born:February 15, 1894
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Died:May 13, 1957(1957-05-13) (aged 63)
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Career information
Position(s)Wingback
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
CollegeNone
Career history
As player
c.1909–1921Columbus Panhandles

He was a teammate of the Panhandles' infamous Nesser Brothers and later married their sister Mary Rose. However, on one occasion John did not play for Columbus. According to his daughter, Cassidy, the Panhandles sometimes would go to different places and the opposing team would not have enough players. To keep the game scheduled, the opposing team would take somebody from the Panhandles. They were never allowed to take one of the Nesser brothers. During one such game, John, was picked to play against his own team and the Nessers. 'I was the poor fool who got picked to play against the Nessers, and they pulverized me.' He used to say, 'I think that was my scariest day, other than the day I asked the brothers if I could marry their sister.'

References

  • Bob Braunwart & Bob Carroll (1981). "The First NFL Game(s)" (PDF). Coffin Corner. Professional Football Researchers Association. 3 (2): 1–4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-03-02.
  • Forgotten NFL Family: the Nesser Brothers of Columbus, Ohio
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