Wally Fromhart

Quarterback, American football player

1913 – 2002

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Who was Wally Fromhart?

Wallace Leo Fromhart was born in the tiny mountain town of Newburg, West Virginia where he lived and attended school up until his freshman year of high school, after which his family moved to the significantly larger town of Moundsville, West Virginia. A gifted athlete, Fromhart played varsity baseball and football for Moundsville High School from 1929-31. Following high school graduation, he worked at the local US Stamping plant until 1932 when he was offered, and accepted, an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Notre Dame and play for the university's baseball team. His athletic prowess also landed him the starting quarterback position on the Fighting Irish football team during his Junior academic year.

Fromhart played Notre Dame Fighting Irish football under coach Elmer Layden who ran an offensive scheme in which the quarterback had a limited role in the passing game. Fromhart's primary responsibilities on offense were as a blocker for the halfback, Bill Shakespeare, as well as a key receiver, a place kicker and a punt returner. On defense, he played the safety position. As a point of historical reference for college football aficionados, Fromhart was starting quarterback for Notre Dame in the 18-13 victory against undefeated Ohio State in 1935.

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Born
May 18, 1913
Newburg
Profession
Education
  • University of Notre Dame
Lived in
  • Newburg
Died
May 23, 2002
Dowagiac

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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