Archie Weston
American football player and journalist
Born
June 9th, 1895
130 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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