Alec Shellogg

Alec Shellogg

Profile
Position	Tackle
Personal information
Born	(1914-02-17)February 17, 1914 New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	July 12, 1968(1968-07-12) (aged 54)
Career information
College	Notre Dame
Career history
1939	Chicago Bears
1939	Brooklyn Dodgers
1940	Buffalo Indians
1941	Buffalo Tigers

Alec Regis Shellogg (February 17, 1914 – July 12, 1968) was an American professional football player in the National Football League as well as the third American Football League. In 1939, he played in the NFL for the Chicago Bears and the Brooklyn Dodgers. In 1940 and 1941 he played in the AFL for the Buffalo Indians/Tigers. He earned all-AFL honors both years in the league. He was also one of over 1,000 NFL personnel who served in the military during World War II.

Prior to his professional career, Shellogg played at the college level while attending Notre Dame. He was a two-time letterman in 1936 and 1937. He was even elected captain of the 1938 Notre Dame team.

He died on July 12, 1968, of a heart attack.

References

• Topp, Richard (1991). "A Conversation with Hank Luebcke" (PDF). Coffin Corner. 13 (1). Professional Football Researchers Association: 1–2. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 27, 2010.
• Marren, Joe (1997). "Indians Occupy Faded Spot in Buffalo's Football Scrapbook" (PDF). Coffin Corner. 19 (5). Professional Football Researchers Association: 1–2. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 27, 2010.
• Sperber, Murray A. (1993). Shake down the thunder: the creation of Notre Dame football. Indiana University Press. ISBN 0-253-21568-4.
• Bills Backers: History of Pro Football in Western New York, 1941 Buffalo Tigers
• Football and America: WW II Honor Roll
• University of Notre Dame All-Time Line-ups