Roy Lechthaler
| No. 34 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Guard |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | April 1, 1908 New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died: | December 16, 1980 (aged 72) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Mercersburg Academy (Mercersburg, Pennsylvania) |
| College: | Lebanon Valley |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Melvin Roy Lechthaler Jr.[1] (April 1, 1908 – December 16, 1980) was an American professional football guard who played one season with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Lebanon Valley College.
Early life and college
[edit]Melvin Roy Lechthaler was born on April 1, 1908, in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.[2] He attended New Cumberland High School in New Cumberland, and Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania.[2]
Lechthaler played college football at Lebanon Valley College as a center and tackle.[1]
Professional career
[edit]On September 1, 1933, it was announced that Lechthaler had signed with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League.[3] He played in four games, starting one, as a guard for the Eagles during the 1933 season.[4] He wore jersey number 34 while with the Eagles.[4] Lechthaler stood 5'10" and weighed 198 pounds.[4]
Lechthaler also spent time playing football for the All Lancaster team.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Lechthaler died on December 16, 1980, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Lechthaler Will Train With Eagles". Intelligencer Journal. September 6, 1933. p. 12. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Roy Lechthaler". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ "Lechthaler Signs With Phila. Eagles National Pro Team". Evening Report. September 1, 1933. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Roy Lechthaler". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ Martin, Jack (December 4, 1933). "All Lancaster's Final Attack Down All York, 12 To 7". Intelligencer Journal. p. 7. Retrieved April 24, 2025.