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1929 Minneapolis Red Jackets Team Roster

By James Alder, About.com

Before unlimited substitution was allowed, many players played on both sides of the ball. Offensive backs generally played defensive back, although some blocking backs played linebacker. Offensive linemen generally played on the defensive line or at linebacker. Players below are listed only by their primary position.

Joseph Chrape, G
Hal Erickson, HB
John Fahay, BB
Chief Franta, T
Al Gautsch, C
Ken Haycraft, E
Herb Joesting, FB
Fritz Lovin, G
Bob Lundell, E
LaDue Lurth, TB
Al Maeder, T
Tony Mehelich, G
Mally Nydall, TB
Ben Oas, C
Jack O'Brien, BB
Artie Sandberg, BB
Rube Ursella, HB
Chet Widerquist, T
Henry Willegale, BB
Lee Wilson, E
Lloyd Young, C

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