NFL · Draftees

Marvin Whited

1942 · Round 15 · Pick 136 · B · Washington Redskins

Marvin Whited was born in Crowell, Texas, and played at Hollis High School in Oklahoma. He played at Oklahoma, and Washington drafted him in the 15th round, 136th overall, in 1942. He played guard for the Redskins in 1942 and 1945. His infobox credits him with the 1942 NFL title and a 1942 Pro Bowl. He died on June 13, 1957. Name note: Pro Football Reference lists him as "Marv Whited." Pro Football Reference (PFR) lists him as Marvin Eugene Whited Jr.: born July 26, 1918 in Crowell, TX; died June 13, 1957 (aged 38); high school Hollis (OK); 5-10, 208 lb; position G-BB. PFR shows him with WAS 1942, 1945 (15 games, 6 starts). PFR stat line: 2 yrs: 1 Int for 12 yds, 1 FR; 1 rush for 3 yds. No AV shown. PFR honors: 1x Pro Bowl; 1x NFL Champ (bling; year not shown in the extract). The Daily Oklahoman's December 23, 1941 draft list (NewsBank page 16) lists "Marvin Whited, Oklahoma, back" under Washington.

Sources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Whited | https://soonersports.com/sports/2019/8/13/208798496 | https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WhitMa21.htm | The Daily Oklahoman, December 23, 1941, NewsBank page 16 (via NewsBank Oklahoman Collection, scanned page)

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