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Donold B. Lourie
Donold B. Lourie (August 22, 1899 – January 15, 1990) was an American businessman, government official, and college football player. He served for many years as the president of the Quaker Oats Company, and held various other executive positions there and for several other businesses. President Dwight D. Eisenhower appointed Lourie to a position in the United States Department of State, State Department, and he served in that capacity for one year. Lourie attended Princeton University, where he was a star quarterback, and he was named a consensus College Football All-America Team, All-American as a junior. Lourie was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1974. Early life Lourie was born on August 22, 1899 in Decatur, Alabama. He grew up in Peru, Illinois where he attended LaSalle-Peru High School.[ Member Biography: Don Lourie], College Football Hall of Fame, retrieved July 17, 2009. He then attended boarding school at the prestigious Phillips Exeter Academy, but was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quarterback
The quarterback (commonly abbreviated "QB"), colloquially known as the "signal caller", is a position in gridiron football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive platoon and mostly line up directly behind the offensive line. In modern American football, the quarterback is usually considered the leader of the offense, and is often responsible for calling the play in the huddle. The quarterback also touches the ball on almost every offensive play, and is almost always the offensive player that throws forward passes. When the QB is tackled behind the line of scrimmage, it is called a sack. Overview In modern American football, the starting quarterback is usually the leader of the offense, and their successes and failures can have a significant impact on the fortunes of their team. Accordingly, the quarterback is among the most glorified, scrutinized, and highest-paid positions in team sports. '' Bleacher Report'' describes the signing of a starting quarterback as a Catch- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
