Edward Adam Sauer (November 27, 1898 - February 1980) was a professional football player who played during the early years of the National Football League (NFL).

Eddie Sauer
Personal information
Born:(1898-11-27)November 27, 1898
Van Buren Township, Ohio, U.S.
Died:Unknown
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:246 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:Steele (Dayton, Ohio)[1]
College:Miami University
Position:Lineman
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • Canton Daily News: 1st team all-NFL (1923)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

A resident of Van Buren Township, Ohio, Sauer attended and played football for nearby Miami University. He made his NFL debut in 1920 with the Dayton Triangles. Sauer also played for the Pottsville Maroons and won the 1925 NFL Championship with the team before the title was stripped from the team due to a disputed rules violation. he also played with the Akron Pros and the Canton Bulldogs of the early league.

Sauer, who stood 5'10" and weighed 240+ pounds, was nicknamed "Tubby".[2] He was the father of John Sauer, a player, coach, and broadcaster.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Dayton Boy, Picked For All-State, Called "Most Remarkable Player of Ohio Season"". Dayton Daily News. December 15, 1918.
  2. ^ "'Tubby' Sauer Of Miami to Join Locals". Dayton Evening Herald. November 28, 1919.
  3. ^ Nichols, Jim (September 13, 1970). "Football Analyst John Sauer Works Hard Before Telecast". Dayton Daily News.