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J.B. Andrews
James B. Andrews (January 7, 1907 – November 15, 1995) was an American football player and college basketball coach in the 1930s. Early life Andrews was born January 7, 1907, and grew up in Bryan, Texas. He attended high school in Bryan and at Dallas Academy before being recruited to play football for the Terrill School, the forerunner to St. Mark's School of Texas. Football career Between 1929 and 1932, Andrews played varsity football for the Texas College of Mines (now known as the University of Texas, El Paso). A 1929 article from the El Paso Times described a homecoming victory: "As for Andrews, this fellow who disdained to wear a headgear in the first half was in almost every play. He broke up play after play behind the Aggie line and hurried many Aggies for losses." In 1934, Andrews played quarterback, tailback, and linebacker for the St. Louis Gunners of the National Football League. For three years (1936–38), he played for the Louisville Tanks. In 1937, he also work ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wingback (American Football)
A wingback (WB) is an offensive backfield position in American football. A wingback lines up off the line of scrimmage, generally a step behind, and outside of, a tight end. It is a versatile position, as the wingback may be called upon to block, take a handoff, or run downfield for a pass. An example of a formation that uses a wingback is the single-wing. There are few contemporary college football or professional football teams that use the wingback position. Historically, Johnny Rodgers of Nebraska played as a wingback when he won the Heisman Trophy The Heisman Memorial Trophy (usually known colloquially as the Heisman Trophy or The Heisman) is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in college football. Winners epitomize great ability combined with diligence, perseverance, and hard ... in 1972. References American football positions {{americanfootball-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
