Jim Youel
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| Born: | February 13, 1922 Vinton, Iowa, U.S. | ||||||
| Died: | April 9, 2020 (aged 98) Traer, Iowa, U.S. | ||||||
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| High school: | Fort Madison (IA) | ||||||
| College: | Iowa | ||||||
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James Stewart Youel (February 13, 1922 – April 9, 2020) was an
Washington Redskins and Boston Yanks. Born in Vinton, Iowa, he played college football at the University of Iowa
.
Early life
Youel was born in
broken neck while he played football.[2]
College career
Youel attended and played
Washington Redskins 27–7. In 1943 Youel graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering.[1]
After graduating from college, Youel enlisted in the
Professional career
After finishing his service with the Navy, Youel was signed by
guard Al Fiorentino before ever playing with the Rams.[6] In 1946 and 1947 with the Redskins, he served as the backup quarterback for Sammy Baugh
.
1948
On June 1, 1948, Youel was traded, along with
offensive tackle Tom Dean.[7] He started only one game for the Yanks (in early October) and was then waived, after which he was signed by the Detroit Lions.[6] Youel misunderstood the signing, however, and accidentally reported to the Philadelphia Eagles, and missed the October 24th game against the Los Angeles Rams. He then took a train to Detroit where he was informed that he had been sent to the Rams.[6] Youel never played for the Rams, however, and was sent back to the Washington Redskins for the end of the 1948 season.[6]
Personal life
After Youel retired from the NFL, he became a math teacher and football coach for his alma mater, Fort Madison High School.[2] In 2008 Fort Madison renamed their football field "Jim Youel Field" in his honor.[8] Youel was named to the Iowa Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
He died on April 9, 2020, in Traer, Iowa at age 98.[9]
References
- ^ a b c d Smith, Wilfrid (November 20, 1934). "Hawkeye Back One of Best Punters in Big Ten". Chicago Tribune. p. 19. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Jim Youel". Bryaton's Beliefs. Retrieved 2015-04-21.
- ^ "100+ Years of Iowa Football: 1942". Gridiron Glory. Retrieved 2015-04-15.
- ^ "1944 Great Lakes" (PDF). LA84 Foundation. Retrieved 2015-04-21.
- ^ Donovan, Joe (January 5, 1945). "Sport Shorts Roundup". Brooklyn Eagle. p. 22. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
- ^ a b c d Maxymuk, John (September 1, 2009). Quarterback Abstract. Triumph Books. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
- ^ "'Skins in Trade". The Register-Guard. June 1, 1948. p. 14. Retrieved April 21, 2015.
- ^ "FMHS field now 'Jim Youel Field'". Fort Madison Daily Democrat. January 18, 2008. Retrieved 2015-04-21.
- ^ "Legendary coach Jim Youel dies at 98". Mississippivalleypublishing.com. 2020-04-14. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference