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|name=Merle Zuver |
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|image=File:Merle Zuver - Nebraska.png |
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|caption=Zuver at Nebraska |
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|alt=Black and white portrait of Zuver in uniform |
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|birth_date={{birth date|1905|1|25}} |
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|birth_place=Adams, Nebraska |
|birth_place=[[Adams, Nebraska]], US |
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|death_date={{death date and age|1969|3|25|1905|1|25}} |
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|death_place=[[Phoenix, Arizona]], US |
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|weight_lbs = 198 |
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|high_school = [[Adams Central Junior-Senior High School|Adams]] (Nebraska) |
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|college=[[University of Nebraska-Lincoln|Nebraska]] |
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|college=[[Nebraska Cornhuskers football|Nebraska]] |
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|debutyear=1930 |
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|finalteam=Green Bay Packers |
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|finalyear=1930 |
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*[[Green Bay Packers]] ([[1930 NFL season|1930]]) |
*[[Green Bay Packers]] ([[1930 NFL season|1930]]) |
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*[[NFL]] |
*[[NFL champion]] (1930) |
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'''Merle Zuver''' is a former [[Guard (American football)|guard]] in the [[National Football League]]. He played with the [[Green Bay Packers]] during the [[1930 NFL season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/Z/ZuveMe20.htm|title=Merle Zuver|publisher=Pro-Football-Reference.com|accessdate=2010-01-01}}</ref> |
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'''Merle Dale Zuver''' (January 25, 1905 – March 25, 1969) was an American professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[Guard (American football)|guard]] for the [[Green Bay Packers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Nebraska Cornhuskers football|Nebraska Cornhuskers]], where he lettered and was named to the all-conference team. During his only season in the NFL with the Packers in 1930, the team won the [[History of the National Football League championship|NFL Championship]]. After his career, he was an electrical contractor before retiring to [[Phoenix, Arizona]]. |
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==Early life and college== |
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Merle Zuver was born and raised in [[Adams, Nebraska]], where he attended [[Adams Central Junior-Senior High School|Adams High School]]. After high school, he went to the [[University of Nebraska]] where he lettered for the [[Nebraska Cornhuskers football]] for three years from 1926 to 1928.<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://journalstar.com/merle-zuver-from-adams-pop-573/article_69006aa8-881a-5a54-8fe2-40818fea225c.html | title = Merle Zuver from Adams, pop. 573 | newspaper = [[Lincoln Journal Star]] | date = September 8, 2020 | access-date = August 1, 2023 | archive-date = August 1, 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230801164919/https://journalstar.com/merle-zuver-from-adams-pop-573/article_69006aa8-881a-5a54-8fe2-40818fea225c.html | url-status = live }}</ref> He was also named to the all-conference team for two straight years. He was noted for his speed and aggressiveness on the playing field during his college years.<ref name="SIGN"/> |
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==Football career== |
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After college graduation, Zuver played football for a season with the [[Ironton Tanks]] in [[Ironton, Ohio]].<ref name="SIGN">{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-packers-get-vete/129250500/ | title = Packers Get Veteran Tackle and Center | date = August 19, 1930 | access-date = August 1, 2023 | newspaper = [[Green Bay Press-Gazette]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 13 | url-status = live | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230801164855/https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette-packers-get-vete/129250500/ | archive-date = August 1, 2023 }}</ref> He also may have coached football during his time in Ohio.<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/wausau-daily-herald-zuver-and-hanny-sign/129250568/ | title = Zuver and Hanny Sign With Green Bay Packers | agency = [[Associated Press]] | date = August 22, 1930 | access-date = August 1, 2023 | newspaper = [[Wausau Daily Herald]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = 10 | url-status = live | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230801164923/https://www.newspapers.com/article/wausau-daily-herald-zuver-and-hanny-sign/129250568/ | archive-date = August 1, 2023 }}</ref> In 1930, he signed on with the [[Green Bay Packers]] under head coach [[Curly Lambeau]].<ref name="SIGN"/> During the [[1930 Green Bay Packers season|1930 season]], he played ten games for the Packers, starting in five of them.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/Z/ZuveMe20.htm | title = Merle Zuver | website = Pro-Football-Reference.com | access-date = August 1, 2023 | archive-date = October 9, 2022 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20221009021835/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/Z/ZuveMe20.htm | url-status = live }}</ref> The Packers finished the season with a record of 10–3–1, earning them their second consecutive championship.<ref>{{Cite news | url = https://archive.jsonline.com/sports/packers/259171161.html/ | newspaper = [[Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel|Milwaukee Journal]] | last = Kuechle | first = Oliver | title = Packers Tie Spartans and Win Championship | date = December 15, 1930 | access-date = August 1, 2023 | archive-date = January 9, 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230109055729/https://archive.jsonline.com/sports/packers/259171161.html/ | url-status = live }}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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[[File:Merle Zuver headstone.jpg|thumb|left|Zuver and his wife's headstone in Phoenix|alt=Photo of a headstone with the names Zuver, Merle D (1905 - 1969) and Evelyn H. (1916 - 2007)]] |
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After his football career, Zuver moved to [[Portland, Oregon]], and worked as an electrical contractor. He retired in 1959 and moved to [[Phoenix, Arizona]]. Zuver married once but did not have any children. He died on March 25, 1969, at the age of 64.<ref name="OBIT">{{Cite news | url = https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-republic-obituary-for-merle-dale/129250676/ | title = Merle D. Zuver | date = March 27, 1969 | access-date = August 1, 2023 | newspaper = [[Arizona Republic]] | type = clipping | via = [[Newspapers.com]] | page = D-7 | url-status = live | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230801164856/https://www.newspapers.com/article/arizona-republic-obituary-for-merle-dale/129250676/ | archive-date = August 1, 2023 }}</ref>{{Clear}} |
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{{Persondata <!-- Metadata: see [[Wikipedia:Persondata]]. --> |
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| NAME = Zuver, Merle |
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| SHORT DESCRIPTION = American footballer |
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| DATE OF BIRTH = 1905-01-25 |
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| PLACE OF BIRTH = Adams, Nebraska |
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| DATE OF DEATH = 1969-03-25 |
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| PLACE OF DEATH = Phoenix, Arizona |
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Position: | Guard | ||
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Born: | Adams, Nebraska, US | January 25, 1905||
Died: | March 25, 1969 Phoenix, Arizona, US | (aged 64)||
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
Weight: | 198 lb (90 kg) | ||
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High school: | Adams (Nebraska) | ||
College: | Nebraska | ||
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Merle Dale Zuver (January 25, 1905 – March 25, 1969) was an American professional football player who was a guard for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, where he lettered and was named to the all-conference team. During his only season in the NFL with the Packers in 1930, the team won the NFL Championship. After his career, he was an electrical contractor before retiring to Phoenix, Arizona.
Early life and college
Merle Zuver was born and raised in Adams, Nebraska, where he attended Adams High School. After high school, he went to the University of Nebraska where he lettered for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football for three years from 1926 to 1928.[1] He was also named to the all-conference team for two straight years. He was noted for his speed and aggressiveness on the playing field during his college years.[2]
Football career
After college graduation, Zuver played football for a season with the Ironton Tanks in Ironton, Ohio.[2] He also may have coached football during his time in Ohio.[3] In 1930, he signed on with the Green Bay Packers under head coach Curly Lambeau.[2] During the 1930 season, he played ten games for the Packers, starting in five of them.[4] The Packers finished the season with a record of 10–3–1, earning them their second consecutive championship.[5]
Personal life
After his football career, Zuver moved to Portland, Oregon, and worked as an electrical contractor. He retired in 1959 and moved to Phoenix, Arizona. Zuver married once but did not have any children. He died on March 25, 1969, at the age of 64.[6]
References
- ^ "Merle Zuver from Adams, pop. 573". Lincoln Journal Star. September 8, 2020. Archived from the original on August 1, 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Packers Get Veteran Tackle and Center". Green Bay Press-Gazette (clipping). August 19, 1930. p. 13. Archived from the original on August 1, 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Zuver and Hanny Sign With Green Bay Packers". Wausau Daily Herald (clipping). Associated Press. August 22, 1930. p. 10. Archived from the original on August 1, 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Merle Zuver". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on October 9, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ Kuechle, Oliver (December 15, 1930). "Packers Tie Spartans and Win Championship". Milwaukee Journal. Archived from the original on January 9, 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
- ^ "Merle D. Zuver". Arizona Republic (clipping). March 27, 1969. p. D-7. Archived from the original on August 1, 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.