Paul Schwegler
Paul Anthony Schwegler, (May 22, 1907 – December 7, 1980) was born to immigrant parents from Germany and Russian Poland, and was an American football tackle. His college football experience helped to launch an acting career in Hollywood during the 1930s, first paying minor parts in football films and later in other genres, such as the drama film 365 Nights in Hollywood (1934). In 1936, Schwegler accompanied Hollywood director Tay Garnett on a work voyage from Los Angeles across the Pacific, through Asia, and to Europe. <Paul Schwegler,"Around the World From Hollywood, Pacific Motor Boat vol XXIX, no 9 June 1937"> PA two-time All-American tackle,[1] He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1967.[2]
| Born: | May 22, 1907 Chicago, Illinois |
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| Died: | December 7, 1980 (aged 73) Newport Beach, California |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Tackle |
| College | Washington |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1929–1931 | Washington Huskies |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Honors | 1931 College Football All-America Team |
References
- "Top football refs plan a whistle stop;". The Orange County Register. June 24, 1989. p. D11.
he roomed with Paul Schwegler, a two-time All-America tackle in 1930 and 1931
- "Lore and more". S. Seattle Post-Intelligencer. November 22, 2002. p. D10.
Paul Schwegler of Washington entered the College Football Hall of Fame in 1967
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