| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | November 15, 1908 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died: | April 23, 1979 (aged 70) Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 216 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Pittsburgh (PA) St. Rosalia The Kiski School |
| College: | Ohio State |
| Position: | Kicker / Guard |
| Career history | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
John Regis Head Monahan (November 15, 1908 – April 23, 1979) was a professional football player in the National Football League (NFL).
College career
A native of Pittsburgh's Greenfield neighborhood, Monahan traveled to Ohio State where he played for the Buckeyes. He was a guard and tackle who doubled as a kicker. In 1934 he became captain of the Buckeyes and an All-American.[1] He was featured on the front of the 1935 Wheaties box.
Professional career
Monahan played four seasons with the Detroit Lions from 1935 until 1938. He was part of the 1935 Lions team that won the NFL championship. Monahan played two additional games with the Chicago Cardinals during the 1939 NFL season.
References
- ↑ Monahan at Ohio State Football page. Retrieved February 05, 2008.
External links
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