// Workers AI · dad joke modeWhat did Milt Crain say to the ball? You're carried away.
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| No. 23[1] | |
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| Position | Fullback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 25, 1921 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | December 13, 2000 (aged 78) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school | Brackenridge |
| College | Baylor Bears (1939–1942) |
| Career history | |
* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
Thomas Milton Crain (December 25, 1921 – December 13, 2000), nicknamed "Freight Train",[2] was an American professional football fullback.[3][4] He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Boston Yanks of the National Football League (NFL).
Life and career
[edit]Crain was born in San Antonio, Texas.[5] He was the brother of He played high school basketball and football at Brackenridge High School.[6] He then enrolled at Baylor University to play college football for the Baylor Bears. He played on the team from 1939 to 1942, and was a two-time varsity letterman.[1]
In April 1943, Crain was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) in the 15th round of the 1943 NFL draft. He joined the team in August 1944,[7] but was purchased by the Boston Yanks in September 1944. He started four games, and played in ten games during the 1944 NFL season.[1] After his football career ended, he worked as a landman at the Superior Oil Company for 32 years.[8]
Death
[edit]Crain died on December 13, 2000, in Houston, Texas, at the age of 78.[8]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Milt Crain". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Baylor's Improved And That Starting Team's Dangerous!". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Fort Worth, Texas. September 20, 1941. p. 11. Retrieved August 19, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Big Milt Crain Will Be Eagle Fullback in Fall". San Antonio Light. San Antonio, Texas. May 4, 1938. p. 9. Retrieved August 19, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "T. U. Gridmen Honor Milt Crain". Tulsa World. Tulsa, Oklahoma. December 5, 1941. p. 24. Retrieved August 19, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Milt Crain". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Milton Crain All Wrapped". San Antonio Light. San Antonio, Texas. January 4, 1939. p. 7. Retrieved August 19, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Fullback Milt Crain Signed by Steelers". The Pittsburgh Press. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. August 1, 1944. p. 19. Retrieved August 19, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Crain". The Houston Chronicle. Houston, Texas. December 15, 2000. p. 77. Retrieved August 19, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.