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{{Short description|American football player}} |
{{Short description|American football player (1905–1968)}} |
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|name=Walt Ambrose |
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| caption = Ambrose at Caroll University |
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| birth_place = [[Portage, Wisconsin]], U.S. |
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*[[History of the Detroit Lions#1929–1933: Portsmouth Spartans|Portsmouth Spartans]] ([[1930 NFL season|1930]]) |
*[[History of the Detroit Lions#1929–1933: Portsmouth Spartans|Portsmouth Spartans]] ([[1930 NFL season|1930]]) |
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*Fort Atkinson Pros (1930) |
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'''Walter Louis Ambrose''' (August 7, 1905 – January 18, 1968) was |
'''Walter Louis Ambrose''' (August 7, 1905 – January 18, 1968) was an [[American football]] guard who played one game in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) for the [[Portsmouth Spartans]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Carroll University]]. |
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==Early life and education== |
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Ambrose was born on August 7, 1905, in [[Portage, Wisconsin]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AmbrWa20.htm|website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|title=Walt Ambrose Stats}}</ref> He attended [[Portage High School (Wisconsin)|Portage High School]], where he played as a [[Fullback (gridiron football)|fullback]] from 1921 until his graduation in 1924. He also was a "star" player in basketball and baseball.<ref name="auto">{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98775743/portage-daily-register/|newspaper=[[Portage Daily Register]]|via=[[Newspapers.com]]|date=August 23, 1930|page=1|title=Portage Boy To Play Pro Football}} {{Open access}}</ref> |
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In 1925, Ambrose enrolled at the [[University of Wisconsin]], and was considered the best fullback prospect on the team, but "circumstances prevented" him from playing there.<ref name="auto"/> He instead joined [[Carroll University]] in fall of 1926, where he transitioned to the [[Tackle (gridiron football)|tackle]] position. Ambrose played for their freshman football team in his first year, and one year later became the starting tackle on the varsity squad. Following the 1928 season, Ambrose was elected team captain for his senior year.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98804148/green-bay-press-gazette/|newspaper=[[Green Bay Press-Gazette]]|via=[[Newspapers.com]]|date=December 15, 1928|page=11|title=Ambrose Elected To Captain Carroll Team}} {{Open access}}</ref> Weighing over 200 pounds, he was described as a "burly tackle" by ''[[The Oshkosh Northwestern]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98776163/the-oshkosh-northwestern/|newspaper=[[The Oshkosh Northwestern]]|via=[[Newspapers.com]]|date=September 27, 1929|page=28|title=Big Four Captains}} {{Open access}}</ref> At the end of his senior season, Ambrose was named first-team All-[[Big Four Conference (Wisconsin)|Big Four]] by the league's coaches.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98775995/wausau-daily-herald/|newspaper=[[Wausau Daily Herald]]|via=[[Newspapers.com]]|date=November 21, 1929|page=23|title=Ripon Given Most Players On Big Four All-Star Conference Football Eleven|agency=[[Associated Press]]}} {{Open access}}</ref> The ''[[Portage Daily Register]]'' reported that he "was often mentioned as one of the greatest tackles in the country."<ref name="auto"/> |
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==Professional career== |
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In 1930, Ambrose was signed to play professional football in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) by the [[Portsmouth Spartans]].<ref name="auto"/> He had a very limited role with the team, and only appeared in one game as a substitute.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/playera/ambr00800.html|website=Pro Football Archives|title=Walt Ambrose NFL Stats}}</ref> Later in the season, Ambrose played for the Fort Atkinson Pros.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98805083/portage-daily-register/|newspaper=[[Portage Daily Register]]|via=[[Newspapers.com]]|date=November 13, 1930|page=1|title=Three Portage Boys Play Football With Fort Atkinson Pros}} {{Open access}}</ref> |
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==Later life and death== |
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After his brief career in professional football, Ambrose returned to Carroll University to finish his education.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98805936/portage-daily-register/|newspaper=[[Portage Daily Register]]|via=[[Newspapers.com]]|title=Untitled|date=December 19, 1931|page=3}} {{Open access}}</ref> He was later employed as a conductor in the [[Milwaukee Road]] for over 25 years.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/98775378/obituary-for-walter-ambrose-aged-62/|newspaper=[[Portage Daily Register]]|via=[[Newspapers.com]]|date=January 16, 1968|page=4|title=Walter Ambrose}} {{Open access}}</ref> |
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Ambrose was married to Vera Wetzel of North Freedom in 1948.<ref name="auto1"/> |
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Ambrose died in Portage, Wisconsin, at the age of 62 in 1968.<ref name="auto1"/> |
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==References== |
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{{1930 Portsmouth Spartans}} |
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[[Category:American football offensive guards]] |
[[Category:American football offensive guards]] |
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[[Category:Carroll University alumni]] |
[[Category:Carroll University alumni]] |
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Born: | Portage, Wisconsin, U.S. | August 7, 1905||
Died: | January 18, 1968 Portage, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged 62)||
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||
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College: | Carroll (WI) | ||
Position: | Guard | ||
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Walter Louis Ambrose (August 7, 1905 – January 18, 1968) was an American football guard who played one game in the National Football League (NFL) for the Portsmouth Spartans. He played college football at Carroll University.
Early life and education
Ambrose was born on August 7, 1905, in Portage, Wisconsin.[1] He attended Portage High School, where he played as a fullback from 1921 until his graduation in 1924. He also was a "star" player in basketball and baseball.[2]
In 1925, Ambrose enrolled at the University of Wisconsin, and was considered the best fullback prospect on the team, but "circumstances prevented" him from playing there.[2] He instead joined Carroll University in fall of 1926, where he transitioned to the tackle position. Ambrose played for their freshman football team in his first year, and one year later became the starting tackle on the varsity squad. Following the 1928 season, Ambrose was elected team captain for his senior year.[3] Weighing over 200 pounds, he was described as a "burly tackle" by The Oshkosh Northwestern.[4] At the end of his senior season, Ambrose was named first-team All-Big Four by the league's coaches.[5] The Portage Daily Register reported that he "was often mentioned as one of the greatest tackles in the country."[2]
Professional career
In 1930, Ambrose was signed to play professional football in the National Football League (NFL) by the Portsmouth Spartans.[2] He had a very limited role with the team, and only appeared in one game as a substitute.[6] Later in the season, Ambrose played for the Fort Atkinson Pros.[7]
Later life and death
After his brief career in professional football, Ambrose returned to Carroll University to finish his education.[8] He was later employed as a conductor in the Milwaukee Road for over 25 years.[9]
Ambrose was married to Vera Wetzel of North Freedom in 1948.[9]
Ambrose died in Portage, Wisconsin, at the age of 62 in 1968.[9]
References
- ^ "Walt Ambrose Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ a b c d "Portage Boy To Play Pro Football". Portage Daily Register. August 23, 1930. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ambrose Elected To Captain Carroll Team". Green Bay Press-Gazette. December 15, 1928. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Big Four Captains". The Oshkosh Northwestern. September 27, 1929. p. 28 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Ripon Given Most Players On Big Four All-Star Conference Football Eleven". Wausau Daily Herald. Associated Press. November 21, 1929. p. 23 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Walt Ambrose NFL Stats". Pro Football Archives.
- ^ "Three Portage Boys Play Football With Fort Atkinson Pros". Portage Daily Register. November 13, 1930. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Untitled". Portage Daily Register. December 19, 1931. p. 3 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Walter Ambrose". Portage Daily Register. January 16, 1968. p. 4 – via Newspapers.com.