Roger Eason
1942 · Round 3 · Pick 17 · T · Cleveland Rams
Roger Eason was born in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma, and played at Central High School in Oklahoma City. He was first-team All-Big Six at Oklahoma in 1940 and 1941. The Cleveland Rams drafted him in the third round, 17th overall, in 1942. He played guard for the Rams from 1945 to 1948, including their 1945 NFL title and their move to Los Angeles, and finished with Green Bay in 1949. He died on April 28, 1998. Pro Football Reference (PFR) lists him as Charles Roger Eason Jr.: born July 31, 1918 in Pauls Valley, OK; died April 28, 1998 in Houston, TX (aged 79); high school Central (OK); 6-1, 227 lb; position G. PFR shows him with RAM 1945-48, GNB 1949 (44 games, 26 starts). PFR stat line: 5 yrs: 3 fumble recoveries, 0 Int. No AV shown. PFR honors: 1x NFL Champ; All-Pro: 1947 3rd Tm UPI; no Pro Bowl shown.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Eason | https://soonersports.com/sports/2019/8/13/208798496 | https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/E/EasoRo20.htm