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Porter Lainhart
Porter Ward Lainhart (November 6, 1907 – August 18, 1991) was an American football quarterback who played one season with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He played college football at Washington State University and attended Goldendale High School in Goldendale, Washington. Professional career Lainhart played in one game for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1933. Personal life Lainhart served in the United States Military during World War II World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the World War II by country, vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great power .... References External linksJust Sports Stats* {{DEFAULTSORT:Lainhart, Porter 1907 births 1991 deaths Players of American football from Washington (state) American football quarterbacks Washington State Cougars football players Philadelphia Eagles players Unite ... [...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] |
