Gus Sonnenberg
Sonnenberg as a wrestler, 1930 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | March 6, 1898 Ewen, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died: | September 9, 1944 (aged 46) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight: | 196 lb (89 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Marquette (MI) Senior |
| College: | Detroit |
| Position: | Halfback |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | Navy |
| Years of service | 1942–1944 |
| Rank | Specialist |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Other work | Professional wrestler |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Gustave Adolph Sonnenberg (March 6, 1898 – September 9, 1944) was an American football player and professional wrestler of German descent and World Heavyweight Champion. As a wrestler, he was National Wrestling Association (NWA) world heavyweight champion. He played in the National Football League (NFL) from 1923 until 1930, for the Buffalo All-Americans, Columbus Tigers, Detroit Panthers, and Providence Steam Roller, where he was a member of the 1928 NFL championship team.