Earl Oscar Warweg (January 11, 1892 – December 7, 1979) was an

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player and architect. Prior to the formation of the

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(originally known as the American Professional Football Association), Warweg played

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football for five years in

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. He also competed as a featherweight wrestler at 125 pounds and taught wrestling in Indianapolis. In August 1921, he signed a contract to play in the APFA for the Evansville Crimson Giants. He appeared in one game for the Crimson Giants during their 1921 season. During

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, Warweg served in the military. He was also an

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who designed many buildings in and around

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. His works include Mater Dei High School, East Side Christian Church, Ross Center, Sterling Brewery, Cameron House, and the first shopping center in Evansville. He also worked on the restoration of Camp Koch in

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, and several buildings in

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. He died in 1979 at his home in Newburgh, Indiana.

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* 1892 births 1979 deaths Players of American football from Indiana Evansville Crimson Giants players {{Amfoot-bio-stub