Harold Joseph Marker (September 17, 1910 – April 19, 1989) was an American football player at West Virginia University and later with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[1][2][3] He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pirates in just one game in 1934, before deciding on a military career in the United States Army. He, along with Ralph Heywood, have the distinction of being the only players to serve as members of the United States Armed Forces during World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars.[4]
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| Position: | Fullback / Defensive back |
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| Born: | September 17, 1910 Ligonier, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died: | April 19, 1989 (aged 78) Patrick AFB, Florida, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight: | 155 lb (70 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | West Virginia |
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Harry Marker | |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1935–c.1965 |
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References
edit- ^ "In Action Tonight". Latrobe Bulletin. September 23, 1932. p. 10 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Harry Marker Is Honored By Trojan Class". The Ligonier Echo. April 12, 1933. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ ""Ducky" Marker, Star Mountaineer Back Named On NEA Honor Roll To Be Seen In Action". Hinton Daily News. November 9, 1932. p. 6 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "History uncovered". Pro Football Hall of Fame. July 11, 2011.
- Horrigan, Joe (November 11, 2015). "NFL Veterans". Pro Football Hall of Fame.