Willis Brennan

American football player (1893–1950)
American football player
Willis Brennan
Personal information
Born:(1893-02-12)February 12, 1893
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died:October 19, 1950(1950-10-19) (aged 57)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:214 lb (97 kg)
Position:Tackle / Guard
Career history
  • Chicago Cardinals (1920–1927)
Player stats at PFR

William H. Brennan (February 12, 1893 – October 19, 1950) was an American football player who played eight seasons for the Chicago Cardinals.[1] He played for independent teams from 1907 or 1908 until signing with the Cardinals in 1920, with which he would play until retiring following the 1927 season. He also was a noted police officer, and was still able to serve full-time even during his football career.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Willis Brennan Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  2. ^ Zimba, Joe (May 1, 2023). "Willis Brennan: The Chicago Cardinal Who Helped Solve One of America's Most Notorious Crimes!". Sports History Network.
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Chicago Cardinals 1920 inaugural season roster
  • Willis Brennan
  • Joe Carey
  • Leo Chappell
  • Len Charpier
  • Paddy Driscoll
  • Dick Egan
  • Paul Florence
  • Bill Fortune
  • Fred Gillies
  • Bernie Halstrom
  • George Knight
  • Nick McInerney
  • Red O'Connor
  • Lenny Sachs
  • Clyde Zoia
  • Head coach: Paddy Driscoll
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Chicago Cardinals 1925 NFL champions


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