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'''Lyle R. Sturgeon''' (January 18, 1914 – December 28, 1958) was a professional [[American football]] player who played [[Tackle (gridiron football position)|tackle]] for the [[Green Bay Packers]]. |
'''Lyle R. Sturgeon''' (January 18, 1914 – December 28, 1958) was a professional [[American football]] player who played [[Tackle (gridiron football position)|tackle]] for the [[Green Bay Packers]]. He played football at [[North Dakota State University]] before playing professional football. After his career, he worked for the Olson Transportation Co. |
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==Early life and college== |
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Lyle Sturgeon was born on January 18, 1914, in [[Carnduff, Saskatchewan]].<ref name="PFR">{{Cite web | url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SturLy20.htm | title = Lyle Sturgeon Stats | website = Pro-Football-Reference.com | access-date = August 2, 2023 }}</ref> He attended [[Moorhead High School]] in [[Moorhead, Minnesota]] before playing football at [[North Dakota State University]], where he played in the 1936 [[East–West Shrine Bowl|East-West Game]].<ref name="OBIT">{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/marshfield-news-herald-obituary-for-lyle/129331820/ | title = Former Packer Player Lyle Sturgeon Dies | agency = [[Associated Press]] | date = December 30, 1958 | access-date = August 2, 2023 | newspaper = [[Marshfield News-Herald]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 9 | url-status = | archive-url = | archive-date = }}</ref> He was on the varsity team for three seasons at North Dakota State.<ref name="SIGN">{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-265-pound-tackle/129331973/ | title = 265-Pound Tackle is Signed by Green Bay | date = April 1, 1937 | access-date = August 2, 2023 | newspaper = [[Green Bay Press-Gazette]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 13 | url-status = | archive-url = | archive-date = }}</ref> |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070210133247/http://www.databasefootball.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=STURGLYL01 Stats at DatabaseFootball] |
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*[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SturLy20.htm pro-football-reference] |
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==Professional career== |
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Head coach [[Curly Lambeau]] signed Sturgeon to a contract with the [[Green Bay Packers]] prior to the [[1937 NFL season]]. Sturgeon was noted for his speed and good physical condition, as well as his ability to play on either side of the offensive line.<ref name="SIGN"/> Sturgeon played in seven games during the 1937 season, all as a [[Tackle (gridiron football position)|tackle]].<ref name="PFR"/> During the 1937 season, Lambeau moved Sturgeon to the right side of the offensive line, even though he had played primarily on the left side in college. Sturgeon did not see a lot of success at this position, but saw great improvement when he was moved back to the left side of the offensive line near the end of the season. Lambeau signed Sturgeon to a contract for the [[1938 NFL season]] in July 1938.<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-lyle-sturgeon-tu/129331942/ | title = Lyle Sturgeon Turns in His '38 Contract | date = July 26, 1938 | access-date = August 2, 2023 | newspaper = [[Green Bay Press-Gazette]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 11 | url-status = | archive-url = | archive-date = }}</ref> Sturgeon again played offensive tackle for the Packers in 1938, although at least during one game he also kicked a [[field goal]].<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-packer-squad-fig/129332077/ | title = Packer Squad Fight to 10-7 Score at Stadium: Part 1 | last = Walter | first = John | date = September 3, 1938 | access-date = August 2, 2023 | newspaper = [[Green Bay Press-Gazette]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 13 | url-status = | archive-url = | archive-date = }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-packer-squad-fig/129332118/ | title = Packer Squad Fight to 10-7 Score at Stadium: Part 2 | last = Walter | first = John | date = September 3, 1938 | access-date = August 2, 2023 | newspaper = [[Green Bay Press-Gazette]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 14 | url-status = | archive-url = | archive-date = }}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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After his football career, Sturgeon worked for the Olson Transportation Co. as a sales person. He died on December 28, 1958, at the age of 44 from a heart attack; he was survived by his wife and daughter.<ref name="OBIT"/> |
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==References== |
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Born: | Carnduff, Saskatchewan | January 18, 1914||
Died: | December 28, 1958 Green Bay, Wisconsin | (aged 44)||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||
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High school: | Moorhead (Minnesota) | ||
College: | North Dakota State | ||
Position: | Tackle | ||
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Player stats at PFR |
Lyle R. Sturgeon (January 18, 1914 – December 28, 1958) was a professional American football player who played tackle for the Green Bay Packers. He played football at North Dakota State University before playing professional football. After his career, he worked for the Olson Transportation Co.
Early life and college
Lyle Sturgeon was born on January 18, 1914, in Carnduff, Saskatchewan.[1] He attended Moorhead High School in Moorhead, Minnesota before playing football at North Dakota State University, where he played in the 1936 East-West Game.[2] He was on the varsity team for three seasons at North Dakota State.[3]
Professional career
Head coach Curly Lambeau signed Sturgeon to a contract with the Green Bay Packers prior to the 1937 NFL season. Sturgeon was noted for his speed and good physical condition, as well as his ability to play on either side of the offensive line.[3] Sturgeon played in seven games during the 1937 season, all as a tackle.[1] During the 1937 season, Lambeau moved Sturgeon to the right side of the offensive line, even though he had played primarily on the left side in college. Sturgeon did not see a lot of success at this position, but saw great improvement when he was moved back to the left side of the offensive line near the end of the season. Lambeau signed Sturgeon to a contract for the 1938 NFL season in July 1938.[4] Sturgeon again played offensive tackle for the Packers in 1938, although at least during one game he also kicked a field goal.[5][6]
Personal life
After his football career, Sturgeon worked for the Olson Transportation Co. as a sales person. He died on December 28, 1958, at the age of 44 from a heart attack; he was survived by his wife and daughter.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Lyle Sturgeon Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- ^ a b "Former Packer Player Lyle Sturgeon Dies". Marshfield News-Herald (clipping). Associated Press. December 30, 1958. p. 9. Retrieved August 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "265-Pound Tackle is Signed by Green Bay". Green Bay Press-Gazette (clipping). April 1, 1937. p. 13. Retrieved August 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Lyle Sturgeon Turns in His '38 Contract". Green Bay Press-Gazette (clipping). July 26, 1938. p. 11. Retrieved August 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Walter, John (September 3, 1938). "Packer Squad Fight to 10-7 Score at Stadium: Part 1". Green Bay Press-Gazette (clipping). p. 13. Retrieved August 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Walter, John (September 3, 1938). "Packer Squad Fight to 10-7 Score at Stadium: Part 2". Green Bay Press-Gazette (clipping). p. 14. Retrieved August 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.