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William Flanagan (American football)

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Height
  
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)

Name
  
William Flanagan

1925–1926
  
Pottsville Maroons

Position(s)
  
Tailback Wingback

Weight
  
169 pounds (77 kg)


Born
  
April 27, 1901 Buckhannon, West Virginia (
1901-04-27
)

Died
  
February 4, 1975(1975-02-04) Martinsburg, West Virginia

College
  
University of Pittsburgh West Virginia Wesleyan College

William Harold "Hoot" Flanagan (April 27, 1901 – February 4, 1975 ) was a professional football player from Buckhannon, West Virginia who played during the early years of the National Football League with the Pottsville Maroons from 1925 through 1926. Flanagan attended the University of Pittsburgh and West Virginia Wesleyan College. Flanagan made his NFL debut in 1925 with the Pottsville Maroons where helped the team win the NFL Championship, before it was stripped from the team due to a disputed rules violation. He played in Pottsville for his entire 2-year career.

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William Flanagan (American football) Wikipedia