Red Kirkman

Red Kirkman
Personal information
Born:(1905-10-17)October 17, 1905
Woodland, West Virginia, U.S.
Died:November 30, 1973(1973-11-30) (aged 68)
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College:Western Reserve
Washington & Jefferson College
Position:Back
Career history
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Roger Randolph "Red" Kirkman (October 17, 1905 – November 30, 1973) was a professional American football player for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League.

Kirkman attended Central High School in Akron, Ohio.[1] He began his career at Western Reserve, where he played running back. He left the school prior to the 1925 season and enrolled at Washington & Jefferson College in time for the 1926 season.[2][3] He was the starting quarterback for the undefeated 1927 Washington & Jefferson Presidents football team, sharing a backfield with Bill Amos, Bob Heisel, and Cleve Cook.[4] He also played forward for the Washington & Jefferson Presidents men's basketball team and was team captain during the 1927–28 season.[5]

After graduating from W&J, Kirkman spent two years as the athletic director at Scottdale High School in Scottdale, Pennsylvania. In 1930, he became the freshman football coach and head men's basketball coach at John Carroll University.[6]

From 1933 to 1935, Kirkman was a reserve back for the Philadelphia Eagles. He started sixteen games over those three seasons and completed 30 of 97 passes for 393 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 15 interceptions. He also rushed for 55 yards and caught 12 passes for 198 and two touchdowns.[1] He also played for the Reading Keys in 1935.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b "Red Kirkman". Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  2. ^ Dorgan, Dick (September 19, 1925). "Ohio College Coaches Send Charges Through Scrimmage". Youngstown Vindicator. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  3. ^ "Andy Kerr Faces Difficult Task At W. & J. This Season". The Washington Reporter. September 3, 1926. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  4. ^ "Real "Red and Black" Backfield". Lawrence Journal-World. November 10, 1907. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  5. ^ "Red Kirkman Named Leader of W. &. J. Basketball Team". The Washington Reporter. May 21, 1927. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  6. ^ "Red Kirkman Coach At John Carroll". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. September 3, 1930. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  7. ^ "Pitts, Brian, Banas New Stars Coming With Eagles". Reading Eagle. October 4, 1935. Retrieved June 20, 2024.


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