Francis Willard "Fanny" Niehaus[2] (March 16, 1902 - March 1985[1]) was a professional football player from Seymour, Indiana. After attending high school in Akron, Ohio, Niehaus attended Washington & Jefferson College. After college, he made his professional debut in the early National Football League with the Akron Pros in 1925. He later played for the Pottsville Maroons in 1926 before ending his professional football career.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | March 16, 1902 Seymour, Indiana, United States |
| Died: | March 1985 (aged 82–83)[1] |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 169 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Washington & Jefferson College |
| Position: | Fullback, Halfback, Quarterback |
| Career history | |
References edit
- ^ a b Social Security Administration (2014). "Francis Niehaus". U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935–2014 (database record) – via ancestry.com.
- ^ "Fanny Niehaus". Pro Football Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved January 4, 2023.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference ·
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