Archie Weston

American football player and journalist

Archie Weston - American football player and journalist
Born

June 9th, 1895
129 years ago

Died

1981
44 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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One of the early figures in professional American football, contributed significantly to the sport during the 1920s. Played as a guard for the Frankford Yellow Jackets and earned recognition for performance on the field. Transitioned into journalism, where coverage of sports became a hallmark of career. Covered various aspects of sports, bringing insights from firsthand experience to writing.

Played as a guard for the Frankford Yellow Jackets

Worked as a journalist covering sports

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