Fritz Pollard
Career Overview

Players Football Fritz Pollard

Fritz Pollard's journey in professional football is a remarkable chapter in the early history of the sport. Born Frederick Douglass Pollard on January 27, 1894, in Chicago, Illinois, he became one of the first African American players in the National Football League (NFL). Pollard's athletic prowess was evident from a young age, and he excelled in multiple sports

Fritz Pollard's journey in professional football is a remarkable chapter in the early history of the sport. Born Frederick Douglass Pollard on January 27, 1894, in Chicago, Illinois, he became one of the first African American players in the National Football League (NFL). Pollard's athletic prowess was evident from a young age, and he excelled in multiple sports

Career Rushing Stats

NFL 1921-1925

Yards

0

Touchdowns

11

Yds/Carry

0.0

Yds/Game

0.0

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Career Timeline

1921

Akron Pros (APFA)

Head Coach

1921

Akron Pros (NFL)

Player

1922

Milwaukee Badgers (NFL)

Player

1923

Hammond Pros (NFL)

Player

1925

Hammond Pros (NFL)

Head Coach

1925

Three different teams (NFL)

Player

Personal Profile

Born Jan 27th, 1894

Died May 11th, 1986

Age 92 years old

Height / Weight 5' 9" 165 lbs

College Bates, Brown

Position TB · BB · WB

Uniform #s 9 · 1

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