Herdis William "Bull" McCrary (June 9, 1904 – May 11, 1981) was an American football player.
_(cropped).png) McCrary in 1927 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | June 9, 1904 Bicknell, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died: | May 11, 1981 (aged 76) Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 207 lb (94 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Bicknell |
| College: | Georgia |
| Position: | Fullback, running back |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Early life
editHerdis W. McCrary was born on June 9, 1904, in Bicknell, Indiana, to Marshall McCrary.[1]
Football career
editCollege career
editHe played at the fullback position for the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team. In 1927, he was a member of the "Dream and Wonder team" and was selected by the Associated Press and the United Press as a second-team player on their All-America teams.[2][3] He made an all-time Georgia Bulldogs football team picked in 1935.[4] He graduated from the University of Georgia with a law degree.[1]
Professional career
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He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers as a fullback from 1929 to 1933.[1][5]
Other careers
editMcCrary operated McCrary Oil Sales and other businesses in Green Bay. He retired in 1965.[1]
Personal life
editMcCrary married Mary Bond Palmer on December 9, 1928. She died in 1977. They had one son and one daughter, Herdis Jr. and Mrs. Marianne Walworth.[1] He later lived in St. Petersburg, Florida, before returning to Green Bay in his later years.[1] He lived at 920 Mancel Lane in Green Bay.[1]
McCrary died on May 11, 1981, at a hospital in Green Bay. He was buried in Fort Howard Cemetery.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h "Herdis W. McCrary Sr". Green Bay Press-Gazette. May 13, 1981. p. B8. Retrieved July 31, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "East, West and South Share All-American Honors: Mythical Eleven Averages 185 Pounds With Every Man A Captain". Billings Gazette. December 11, 1927.
- ^ Frank Getty (November 27, 1927). "Famous Grid Coaches Pick Stars Of Year: Westerners Land Seven Places On Mythical Team". Syracuse Herald.
- ^ George Trevor. "All-Time All-Star Team". Tulane University Football Program-The Greenie; Georgia Vs. Tulane.
- ^ "Herdis McCrary NFL Football Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC.
External links
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Media related to Herdis McCrary at Wikimedia Commons
