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Weldon Gentry
Weldon Christopher "Spot" Gentry (September 9, 1906 – March 19, 1990) was an American football player. He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks football, Arkansas Razorbacks and Oklahoma Sooners football, Oklahoma Sooners and professional football for the Providence Steam Roller and Philadelphia Eagles. Early years Gentry was born in 1906 near Lawton, Oklahoma, Lawton, then in the Oklahoma Indian Territory. He attended Lawton High School. He played college football for Arkansas Razorbacks football, Arkansas in 1925 and 1926 and for Oklahoma Sooners football, Oklahoma from 1927 to 1929. He was selected to the 1929 All-Big Six football team. Professional football He then played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a Guard (gridiron football), guard for the Providence Steam Roller during the 1930 and 1931 seasons. He appeared in 11 NFL games. He also played for the Philadelphia Eagles. Later years After his playing career ended, Gentry fou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guard (gridiron Football)
In gridiron football, a guard (G), otherwise known as an offensive guard (OG), is a player who lines up between the center (American football), center and the offensive tackle, tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage used primarily for Blocking (American football), blocking. Right guards (RG) is the term for the guards on the right of the offensive line, while left guards (LG) are on the left side. Guards are to the right or left of the center. The guard's job is to protect the quarterback from the incoming defensive line, linemen during pass plays, as well as creating openings (holes) for the running backs to head through. Guards are automatically considered Eligible receiver, ineligible receivers, so they cannot intentionally touch a forward pass, unless it is to recover a fumble or is first touched by a defender or eligible receiver. Pulling guards Aside from speed blocking, a guard may also "Pulling (American football), pull"—backing o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
