Feryl J. "Fee" Klaus (September 26, 1902 – February 14, 1951) was a professional American football center in the National Football League. He played with his hometown team, the Green Bay Packers, in the first half of the 1920s.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | September 26, 1902 Green Bay, Wisconsin |
| Died: | February 14, 1951 (aged 48) Green Bay, Wisconsin |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Green Bay West (WI) |
| Position: | Center |
| Career history | |
Klaus played football at Green Bay West High School and later joined the Green Bay Packers for the team's second season, finding consistent success rare for a local player.[1] He stayed with the team through 1924.[2] After his football career ended, Klaus worked for a local transportation company.[3] He was also named the first president of the Green Bay Packers Alumni Club.[4]
Klaus died in Green Bay in 1951 due to a cerebral hemorrhage.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Another Pair of Grid Stars Sign with bay Eleven". Green Bay Press-Gazette. July 29, 1922. Retrieved October 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "First Packer Alumni Group Is Organized". Green Bay Press-Gazette. February 8, 1949. Retrieved October 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Fee Klaus President Of Packer Alumni". Daily Tribune. April 28, 1950. Retrieved October 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Daley, Art (March 8, 1949). "Klaus First Prexy of Packers Alumni Group". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
- ^ "Fee Klaus Died". Tampa Bay Times. February 15, 1951. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
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