Guy Roberts
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Born: | Fullback, Halfback, Quarterback | May 10, 1900
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College | Iowa State |
Career history | |
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1926 | Canton Bulldogs |
1926 | Cleveland Bulldogs |
1927 | Pottsville Maroons |
Guy Thomas "Zeke" Roberts (May 10, 1900 - June 8, 1993) was a professional American football player in the early National Football League (NFL) and the first American Football League (AFL). He played for three pro teams over the course of two years. In 1926 he played with the Canton Bulldogs in the NFL and the Cleveland Panthers in the AFL. He played the following season with the NFL's Pottsville Maroons. Prior to his professional career, Roberts played college football for the Iowa State Cyclones.
College football
Roberts played college football at Iowa State. He played alongside
Roberts also played in a one professional game, under an alias, while still a student at Iowa State. Following the end of the Cyclones 1924 season, he and two other players were asked to play a post-season game for which they would be paid. During the game, the Iowa State players realized that some of their opponents were from the University of Iowa. Roberts later stated that he still had one year of eligibility on the men's basketball team and was fearful of being caught.
Roberts played four years at Iowa State, but did not graduate.
Professional football
In the summer of 1926, Guy was living in
However, the league folded after only a few games, and Guy returned to California. As soon as he got back to Los Angeles, the NFL's Canton Bulldogs called Guy with an offer and he soon joined the team and played the remainder of the 1926 with the Bulldogs, alongside
In September 1927, Guy was on Ohio to prepare for his October 1 wedding. It was then that he again received word from Pottsville Marrons asking him to play for the club for the upcoming season. Roberts accepted and he played for the Pottsville Maroons for the 1927 season.
References
- Bashmore, Mel (1993). "'I Played With Jim Thorpe' Football Memories of Guy T. 'Zeke' Roberts (1900-1993)" (PDF). Coffin Corner. 15 (5). Professional Football Researchers Association: 1–3. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 11, 2012. Retrieved September 27, 2011.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Pro Football Reference