Lou Gordon (American football)
Louis James Gordon (July 15, 1908 – April 4, 1976) was an American professional football player. Biography
Gordonwas born in Chicago, Illinois, and was Jewish. He played college football at the University of Illinois, where Gordon was a consensus All-American tackle in 1929. A lineman, Gordon played nine seasons in the National Football League. He was a four-time all-league selection was captain of the Cardinals for three seasons. Because helmets gave him headaches, he often played without a helmet. His career ended after he suffered a badly broken leg in his only Bears season. Hall of fame
Gordon was inducted into the Chicago Jewish Sports Hall of Fame. See also
List of select Jewish football players

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