Harold Muller
No. 88 End | |
College | California |
---|---|
High school | San Diego High School |
Career history | |
As coach | |
1926 | Los Angeles Buccaneers |
As player | |
1926 | Los Angeles Buccaneers |
Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Career stats | |
| |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | U.S. Army |
Years of service | 1942–1946 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Army Medical School |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Olympic medal record | ||
---|---|---|
Men's athletics
| ||
Representing the United States | ||
1920 Antwerp | High jump |
Harold Powers "Brick" Muller (June 12, 1901 – May 17, 1962) was an American professional
Football
Muller attended San Diego High School. When Nibs Price was hired by Cal coach Andy Smith as one of his University of California, Berkeley assistants, he encouraged his San Diego High School players to accompany him to Berkeley. Muller and six other graduates from San Diego High School later played on Cal's undefeated, untied 1920 "Wonder Team". In the
Track and field
Muller was also a member of the California track and field team. The Bears won the ICAAAA championships in 1921, 1922, and 1923, and also won the second NCAA championships. Muller placed second in the
Los Angeles Buccaneers
After graduating from Cal, Muller wanted to become an
After football
After playing with the Buccaneers in 1926, Muller became an
In 1953, Muller was also inducted by the San Diego Hall of Champions into the Breitbard Hall of Fame honoring San Diego's finest athletes both on and off the playing surface.[5] and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951.
Brick Muller Award
The Brick Muller Award, established in 1949, is named in honor of Muller. It is presented to the most valuable lineman on the Cal team. Players who won the award three times include Ralph DeLoach, E (defense; 1977–79), Harvey Salem, T (offense; 1980–82), Majett Whiteside, NG (defense; 1985–87); Andre Carter, DE (defense; 1998-2000), and Mitchell Schwartz, left tackle (offense; 2009–11).[8]
References
- ^ "Ongoing Research Project: Los Angeles Buccaneers". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2009.
- ^ "Harold Muller". Olympedia. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ a b John C. Hibner. "Brick Muller" (PDF). LA84 Foundation - Sports Library and Digital Collection.
- ^ a b c "CONTENTdm" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on June 10, 2010. Retrieved May 26, 2009.
- ^ a b c "San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum » Harold "Brick" Muller". Archived from the original on October 2, 2009. Retrieved May 26, 2009.
- ISBN 978-0803244603.
- ^ "Chronicles" (PDF). lycoming.edu. 2008. Retrieved April 24, 2023.
- ^ "Cal Football Team Awards Through 2007". California Golden Bears. Archived from the original on February 23, 2012. Retrieved July 27, 2015.
External links
Media related to Harold Muller at Wikimedia Commons