Charles Edward Gauer (September 24, 1941 – October 22, 1973) was a professional

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player, and later an assistant coach, for the

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of the

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. However, he was also a member of the " Steagles," a team that was the result of a temporary merger between the Eagles and

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due to the league-wide manning shortages in 1943 brought on by

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. As an assistant coach, he helped develop the wide receivers and

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s for the

from 1952-1961 and 1969-1970.

References

List of Colgate Raiders players
*"The Steagles"—Saved Pro Football During World War II'' ()
NCAA News Bulletin -Mentions Gauer's death
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