Glen Amerson
No. 46
Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born:(1938-11-24)November 24, 1938
Munday, Texas, U.S.
Died:October 15, 2020(2020-10-15) (aged 81)
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Munday (TX)
College:Texas Tech
Undrafted:1961
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:14
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Glen Douglas Amerson (November 24, 1938 - October 15, 2020) was a professional American football player who played defensive back in 1961 for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League.

Early life and career

Amerson attended Munday High School in Munday, Texas, where he played football, basketball, and ran track.[1] He was named to the Texas all-state team in basketball and football. In football, Amerson played both offense and defense and was named to the Texas Oil Bowl in 1957 as a quarterback.[2]

He was awarded a football scholarship at Texas Technological College[1] With the Texas Tech Red Raiders, Amerson originally played fullback before transitioning to quarterback during the 1960 season.[3][4]

Professional career

Amerson injured his knee and missed five games in 1960, and was not selected in either the National Football League Draft or American Football League draft.[5] He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles in January 1961 on the recommendation of former Eagles' player Jim Parmer, who coached Amerson at Texas Tech.[6][5] He appeared in 14 games with Philadelphia in 1961 and became a starter at defensive halfback after an injury to Tom Brookshier.[7][8]

On April 28, 1962, Amerson was hospitalized after suffering face and head injuries in an car accident in Lubbock, Texas that required 500 stitches.[9][10] During training camp, he was diagnosed with either encephalitis or a sleeping sickness and missed the 1962 season.[11] Placed on waivers by the Eagles, he was signed by the Houston Oilers in 1963 but was released due to concerns over his medical records.[10]

Later life

After his football career, Amerson was employed in the construction business. He died on October 15, 2020, at the age of 81.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b "Amerson Sings With Texas Tech". Times Record News. May 31, 1957. p. 9. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  2. ^ "Amerson, McCallum Added to Texas Squad". Times Record News. July 31, 1957. p. 13. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  3. ^ "Whites Slip Past Reds, 22 to 18". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. May 11, 1958. p. 17. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  4. ^ Van Fleet, Bill (July 10, 1960). "Quarterbacks Top Problem for Some". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. p. 21. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  5. ^ a b McKinney, Jack (September 9, 1961). "Glen Amerson: The Guy Nobody Wanted". Philadelphia Daily News. p. 32. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  6. ^ Associated Press (January 27, 1961). "Eagles Lose 3". Pottsville Republican. p. 7. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  7. ^ "Glen Amerson statistics at Pro-Football-Reference". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  8. ^ "Take It From Eagles' Glen Amerson: 'There Are No Amateurs in the NFL'". Courier-Post. January 25, 1962. p. 28. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  9. ^ "Ex-Quarterback At Tech Injured in Auto Mishap". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. April 29, 1962. p. 50. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  10. ^ a b Associated Press (June 27, 1963). "Injured Pro Awaits Chance Call". Tulsa World. p. 46. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  11. ^ "Eagle Linebackers Hobbled". The Philadelphia Inquirer. December 6, 1962. p. 43. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
  12. ^ "Glenn Amerson Obituary 2020". Memorial Oaks Chapel.

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