Ken Strong
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| Ken Strong | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | April 21, 1906 |
| Place of birth | West Haven, CT |
| Date of death | October 5, 1979 |
| Position(s) | Offensive Tackle |
| College | New York |
| Retired #s | New York Giants #50 |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 1929-1932 1933-1935 1936-1937 1939 1944-1947 |
Staten Island Stapletons New York Giants New York Yankees (AFL) New York Giants New York Giants |
| College Hall-of-Fame | |
| Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1967 | |
Elmer Kenneth Strong (April 21, 1906 - October 5, 1979) was an outstanding college and professional American football player. After a record shattering college career as multi-year All American at New York University he went on to play professional football. As a halfback with a 14-year career he played from 1929-1937, 1939, (interrupted by war service) 1944-1947. He played for the Staten Island Stapletons (which merged after his first year with the New York Giants, both of the National Football League, and the New York Yankees of the American Football League (which later became the New York Jets).
As a starring halfback Ken Strong's most publicized performance came in the 1934 National Football League Championship Game. In that now historic game, Strong contributed 17 points on two touchdowns, two extra points and a field goal to lead the New York Giants to a 30-13 victory over the previously unbeaten Chicago Bears for the title.
For almost 30 years, String's 17-point performance stood as an NFL title game record. Strong could do everything – run, block, pass, catch passes, punt, placekick, and play defense with the very best. His performance, personality and stardom helped bring even greater attention to the NFL in the first golden age of professional football.
He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967. He is also in the College Football Hall of Fame and the New York University Hall of Fame and the New York University Athletic Hall of Fame.
The football stadium at West Haven High School in Strong's native hometown of West Haven, Connecticut is named Ken Strong Stadium in his honor.
[edit] External links
- Pro Football Hall of Fame: Member profile
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