24 Facts About Elmer Angsman

Elmer Angsman played for the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League from 1946 to 1952.

Elmer Angsman was the leading rusher on the 1947 Chicago Cardinals team that won the NFL championship.

Elmer Angsman was selected by the Cardinals with the 16th overall pick in the 1946 NFL draft.

Elmer Angsman grew up on Chicago's South Side and attended Mount Carmel High School.

Elmer Angsman played college football for Notre Dame from 1943 to 1945.

Elmer Angsman was a 17-year-old reserve player on the 1943 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team that won a national championshp.

Elmer Angsman played fullback and halfback on Notre Dame's 1944 and 1945 teams.

Elmer Angsman was a member of the college all-star team that defeated the NFL champion Cleveland Rams in August 1946.

Elmer Angsman was selected by the Chicago Cardinals in the third round, 16th overall pick, of the 1946 NFL draft.

In 1948, Elmer Angsman ranked third in the NFL with 638 rushing yards on 120 carries, trailing only Steve Van Buren and teammate Charley Trippi.

Elmer Angsman's eight rushing touchdowns and his average of 4.9 yards per carry both ranked second in the NFL.

Elmer Angsman had his best season in 1949 with 674 yards rushing, again ranking third best in the NFL.

Elmer Angsman's production fell off significantly in 1950 and 1951, with 363 and 380 yards, respectively, and an average under 3.5 yards per carry.

Elmer Angsman was selected to the inaugural Pro Bowl after the 1950 season.

Elmer Angsman retired after the 1952 season at age 27.

Elmer Angsman finished with career totals of 683 carries, 2,908 rushing yards, and 27 touchdowns.

Elmer Angsman caught 41 passes for 654 yards and five touchdowns.

Elmer Angsman continued working for the paper plate business until his retirement in 1998.

In 1958, Elmer Angsman began work for CBS Radio as a color commentator on football games.

Elmer Angsman later worked as a color commentator on college and professional football games for ABC and then NBC.

Elmer Angsman called college and pro games, most notably the 1968 Sugar Bowl and several Orange Bowl games.

Elmer Angsman is a member of the Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame.

In later years, Elmer Angsman had homes in both Chicago and Juno Beach, Florida.

Elmer Angsman died in April 2002, suffering a heart attack on the golf course at Ironhorse Country Club in West Palm Beach, Florida.