Merwin Mitterwallner
Merwin Mitterwallner (July 4, 1897 – December 1, 1974), sometimes known as Bubbles Mitterwallner, was an American football player. Mitterwallner was born in Trumansburg, New York. He played college football at the guard position at both the University of Denver and the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign.[1] While playing for Illinois, he was a key blocker for Red Grange and was selected by Herbert Reed as a first-team player on the 1925 College Football All-America Team.[2] He also received third-team All-American honors from the International News Service and the Chicago Daily News.[1]
| Position: | Guard |
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| Born: | July 4, 1897 Trumansburg, New York |
| Died: | December 1, 1974 (aged 77) |
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| College: | Illinois |
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References
- "Legends, lists & lore: Bubbles Mitterwallner". The News-Gazette. July 4, 2009.
- "All-America Addendum" (PDF). College Football Historical Society Newsletter. November 2008. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
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