Rube Ursella

Athlete

1890 – 1980

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Who was Rube Ursella?

Reuben J. Ursella was a professional football player-coach who played during the early years of the National Football League. During his NFL career Rube played for the Minneapolis Marines, Akron Indians, Hammond Pros, Minneapolis Red Jackets and the Rock Island Independents. In January 1926, he also played exhibition games with Jim Thorpe and his independent team, the Tampa Cardinals. Ursella played college football for the University of Minnesota.

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Born
Jan 11, 1890
Minneapolis
Education
  • University of Minnesota
Died
Feb 1, 1980

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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