Wally Fromhart
Quarterback, American football player
1913 – 2002
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 As a point of historical reference for college football aficionados, Fromhart was starting quarterback for Notre Dame in the 18-13 victory against undefeated Ohio State in 1935.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
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on July 23, 2013
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