Red Daum
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| No. 6, 8, 7[1] | |
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| Position | End |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 18, 1898 Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | June 30, 1959 (aged 60) Akron, Ohio, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school | Central |
| College | Akron (1918–1921) |
| Career history | |
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Carl Vance Daum (September 18, 1898 – June 30, 1959), known professionally as Red Daum,[2] was an American professional football end. He played for the Akron Pros of the National Football League (NFL).
Life and career
[edit]Daum was born in Akron, Ohio.[3] He played high school football at Central High School in Akron, Ohio, and was captain of the football team in 1916.[4][5] He then enrolled at the University of Akron to play college football for the Akron Zips. He was a four-year varsity letterman from 1918 to 1921, and was captain of the basketball team from 1921 to 1922.[6][7] He served in the United States Army.[1]
In 1922, Daum joined the Akron Pros of the National Football League (NFL). He started thirty games for the team, and played in 37 games for five seasons. In 1926, he became a free agent, and in 1927, he joined the Canton Bulldogs. In 1928, he again became a free agent.[1] After his football career ended, he worked as a salesman for Universal Motor.[6]
Death
[edit]Daum died on June 30, 1959, in Akron, Ohio, at the age of 60.[6]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 "Red Daum". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
- ↑ ""Red" Daum Made Hero At Akron U." The Akron Beacon Journal. Akron, Ohio. March 4, 1922. p. 9. Retrieved August 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Red Daum". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
- ↑ ""Red" Daum Is Captain Of Central". The Akron Beacon Journal. Akron, Ohio. December 6, 1916. p. 12. Retrieved August 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "School Notes". Akron Evening Times. Akron, Ohio. December 8, 1916. p. 4. Retrieved August 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 3 "Carl Daum, Sports Star, Dies At 59". The Akron Beacon Journal. Akron, Ohio. July 1, 1959. p. 73. Retrieved August 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Red Daum Gets Name On First". The Plain Dealer. Cleveland, Ohio. February 28, 1922. p. 13. Retrieved August 9, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.