The basics
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Intro
American-football player
Gender:
Male
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Birth:
18 August 1914(Culver, Marshall County, Indiana, USA)
Death:
18 March 2010(La Jolla, San Diego, San Diego County, USA)
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Education:
Lyons Township High School
The details
Biography
Introduction
Richard Matthew Schweidler (August 18, 1914 – March 18, 2010) was an American football player who played three seasons with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He attended La Grange High School in La Grange, Illinois. He was also a member of the Chicago Gunners and Montreal Alouettes.
Professional career
Schweidler played for the Chicago Gunners in 1936. He played for the NFL's Chicago Bears during the 1938, 1939 and 1946 seasons. He played in six games for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League in 1947.
Personal life
Schweidler served in the United States Army during World War II and played football for the Camp Cooke football team in California.