John Siegal

John Siegal
No. 19, 6
Position:End
Personal information
Born:May 15, 1918
Larksville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:May 27, 2015(2015-05-27) (aged 97)
Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school:Larksville
College:Columbia
NFL draft:1939 / round: 17 / pick: 155
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:31
Receiving yards:637
Touchdowns:6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Walter Siegal (May 15, 1918 – May 27, 2015) was an American football end/defensive end in the National Football League. He was drafted in the 17th round of the 1939 NFL Draft.[1] He played five seasons for the Chicago Bears (1939–1943). He was born in Larksville, Pennsylvania. At the time of his death, Siegal was the oldest living Bears player.[2] He died on May 27, 2015, at the age of 97 in his hometown of Harveys Lake, Pennsylvania.[3]

References

  1. ^ "1939 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.
  2. ^ Mayer, Larry (May 15, 2013). "Oldest living Bears player turns 95 years young". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on June 8, 2013. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
  3. ^ Mayer, Larry (May 27, 2015). "Oldest living ex-Bear passes away". Chicago Bears. Archived from the original on May 28, 2015. Retrieved May 27, 2015.


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