George Milton Roudebush was an American professional football player with the Canton Bulldogs, Cincinnati Celts of the "Ohio League", and the Dayton Triangles of the early National Football League.
12 Facts About George Roudebush
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George Roudebush was a lawyer in Cleveland for 73 years.
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George Roudebush graduated in 1915 with a Bachelor of Philosophy degree, followed by a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Cincinnati.
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George Roudebush later stated that he used his experience of throwing stones and corncobs at hogs and chickens on his family farm to inspire his passing technique.
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George Roudebush spent 18 months in France during the war.
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George Roudebush started as a pro with the Cincinnati Celts in 1915.
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George Roudebush played for the Canton Bulldogs while Jim Thorpe was away playing baseball in 1916.
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When Thorpe returned to the team, George Roudebush returned to playing for the Cincinnati Celts that same year.
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Pine Village not wanting to touch the ball, was unaware that George Roudebush was eligible to recover it.
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George Roudebush became a specialist in public finance and taxation.
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George Roudebush played professional basketball in Dayton during the 1920s and officiated college football and baseball games.
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George Roudebush died in Chardon, Ohio, in 1992 and was buried at Maple Grove Cemetery located in Licking County.