Sig Sigurdson
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| Position: | End, defensive end | ||
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| Born: | November 27, 1918 Seattle | ||
| Died: | December 2, 2006 (aged 88) Seattle | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 206 lb (93 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Ballard (WA) | ||
| College: | Pacific Lutheran | ||
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Sigurd Frederick Sigurdson (November 27, 1918 – December 2, 2006) was an American football player who played at the end and defensive end positions.
A native of Seattle, both of his parents were born in Reykjavik, Iceland.[1] He graduated from Ballard High School in Seattle.[2]
Sigurdson played college football and basketball for Pacific Lutheran University.[3][4][5][6]
Sigurdson played for the Takoma Indians of the Pacific Coast Conference in 1946. In July 1947, he signed a contract with the Baltimore Colts of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC).[7] He played for the Colts during the 1947 season. He appeared in a total of eight AAFC games.[3]
Sigurdson died in Seattle in 2006.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "Colts, Wives Enjoy Life In Baltimore". The Baltimore Sun. September 29, 1947 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Two Lutheran Aces On All-Winko Team". The Tacoma News Tribune. March 11, 1940. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Sig Sigurdson Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ "Lutherans Divide Series: Sigurdson Sets Pace as Gladiators Beat Central Washington in Winko Race". The Tacoma News Tribune. February 1, 1940. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "New York Giants Seek Lutheran Aces". The Tacoma Times. November 21, 1940. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Sigurdson Shows 196". The News Tribune. March 6, 1940. p. 11 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "2 Ends Sign Contracts With Pro Grid Colts". The Baltimore Sun. July 15, 1947 – via Newspapers.com.