Gerard John Werder (August 1, 1894 – April 11, 1942) was an
American football
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offensive tackle
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for two seasons in 1920 and 1921. He played for the
Buffalo All-Americans
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in 1920 and the
Tonawanda Kardex Tonawanda may refer to:
*Tonawanda (CDP), New York, consisting of the Town of Tonawanda less the Village of Kenmore
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in 1921. In his career he played 5 games, 4 for Buffalo, 1 for Tonawanda.
Werder went to college at
Dayton
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. He died on April 4, 1942.
References
1894 births
1942 deaths
Buffalo All-Americans players
Tonawanda Kardex players
Players of American football from Pennsylvania
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