 Schroeder on a 1952 Bowman football card | |
| Born: | March 3, 1929 Washington, D.C., U.S.[1] |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver |
| College | Virginia |
| NFL draft | 1951 / Round: 1 / Pick 12 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1951–1957 | Chicago Bears |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls | 1 |
| Career stats | |
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Gene Schroeder (born March 3, 1929) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for six seasons with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL).[2] Schroeder played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers, and was a first round pick in the 1951 NFL Draft.[1] Schroeder moved to Crown Point, Indiana in 1975, where he retired.[1]