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American gridiron football player (1920–1981) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lloyd "Bronco" Reese (July 17, 1920 – October 28, 1981) was an American gridiron football player. He was all-star and Grey Cup champion in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and a National Football League (NFL) champion. Reese played primarily as fullback, but also starred on the offensive line.
Born: | New Philadelphia, Ohio, U.S. | July 17, 1920
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Died: | October 28, 1981 61) Dover, Ohio, U.S. | (aged
Career information | |
Position(s) | Fullback, guard |
College | Tennessee |
Career history | |
As player | |
1946 | Chicago Bears |
1948–1949 | Montreal Alouettes |
Career highlights and awards | |
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CFL All-Star | 1948 |
A graduate of University of Tennessee, Reese played on the 1943 Patterson Field All-Stars football team.[1] He joined the Chicago Bears for their 1946 championship season, playing three games and rushing 18 times for 84 yards.
In 1948, he joined the Montreal Alouettes, where his 251-pound frame made him the biggest fullback in Canadian pro football.[2][3] Playing a full 12-game season he was selected as an All-Star at guard.[4] In 1949, he played another full sked, helping the Larks to their first ever Grey Cup championship.[5]
Reese died on October 28, 1981, in Dover, Ohio.[6]
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