Neil Albert Rengel (April 9, 1906 – January 14, 1995) was an American football and baseball player.
| Personal information | |
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| Born: | April 9, 1906 St. Cloud, Minnesota |
| Died: | January 14, 1995 (aged 88) Sauk Rapids, Minnesota |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Technical (MN) |
| College: | Minnesota, St. Cloud Teachers, Davis & Elkins |
| Position: | Fullback |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Early years
editRengel was born in 1906 in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and attended Technical High School in that city.[1] He began his college career at the University of Minnesota where he played for the football team. In 1924, he transferred to St. Cloud Teachers College where he played for the football team.[2] He later attended Davis & Elkins College in West Virginia, starring for the Davis & Elkins football team in 1928 and 1929.[3][4] He was selected as a third-team halfback on the 1928 college football All-America team.[2] He was known as "Five Yard Rengel" for his rushing prowess and also won a reputation as "one of the greatest pass heavers of all time."[5]
Professional football and baseball
editRengel played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) as a fullback for the Frankford Yellow Jackets in 1930. He appeared in 11 NFL games, four as a starter.[6]
He also played baseball as a pitcher. His baseball career included stints with the St. Cloud Saints, Eagles, and semi-pros.[7][8][9][10] He threw a no-hitter on June 24, 1934.[11]
Family and later years
editRengel married Ermelda "Billie" Pattock in 1934. They had five daughters and three sons. After his playing career ended, he coached football at Cathedral High School and St. Cloud State. He also worked for Nash Finch and the Johnston Chocolate Co. He was inducted into the Technical High School Athletic Hall of Fame and the Davis & Elkins Athletic Hall of Fame.[12][13]
References
edit- ^ "Neil Rengel". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
- ^ a b "Neil Rengel Given Post On All-American Thirds". St. Cloud Times. December 14, 1928. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Neil Rengel Is Important Cog on Fast Outfit". St. Cloud Times. November 18, 1929. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Neil Rengel Is Hailed as Hero in D-E Victory". St. Cloud Times. November 23, 1929. p. 12 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Mention Rengel Foremost Player". St. Cloud Times. July 12, 1929. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Neil Rengel". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
- ^ "Saints Bunch Hits to Defeat 'Black' Wac and All-Nations, 3-0". St. Cloud Times. July 12, 1932. p. 9 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Neil Rengel Limits Osakis to One Hit as Eagles Win Ball Game, 3 to 1". St. Cloud Times. July 27, 1933. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Eagles Nose Out Austin, 7 to 6". St. Cloud Times. July 9, 1934. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "St. Cloud Defeats Reformatory and Elrosa in Saturday and Sunday Games". St. Cloud times. September 7, 1936. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Neil Rengel Hurls No-Hit Game at Spicer". St. Cloud Times. June 25, 1934. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Neil Rengel, 88, St. Cloud". St. Cloud Times. January 16, 1995. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "St. Cloud Tech Hall of Fame". St. Cloud Times. September 26, 1990. p. 6D – via Newspapers.com.