Merlyn Edwin Condit (March 21, 1917 – October 18, 1992), nicknamed "Merlyn the Magician," was an American football H-back in the National Football League for the

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, the Washington Redskins, and the

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. He played

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at West Virginia University and

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Professional career

The Cleveland Rams selected Condit in the second round of the

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, but he never played for them, instead joining Pittsburgh as a rookie in 1940, where he earned a selection to the NFL All-Star Game. Condit next played three seasons for the

between 1941 and 1943. In 1942 Condit finished second in the league in rushing yards and total yards from scrimmage, and first in yards per carry. He was named to his second All-Star Game and was voted 2nd team All-NFL by the AP, NFL, and NY Daily News. Condit also contributed to Brooklyn's defense and special teams. He intercepted 10 passes for the Dodgers, kicked 5 field goals and 21 extra points, and served as punter and punt returner during his time with the club. Condit served in World War II during parts of 1943 and 1944. He returned to the NFL in 1945, playing that year for the Washington Redskins. He finished his career with Pittsburgh in 1946.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Condit, Merl 1917 births 1992 deaths Players of American football from Pennsylvania American football halfbacks American military personnel of World War II Carnegie Mellon Tartans football players Pittsburgh Steelers players Brooklyn Dodgers (NFL) players Washington Redskins players West Virginia Mountaineers football players Military personnel from Pennsylvania