Alec Regis Shellogg (February 17, 1914 – July 12, 1968) was a professional

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player in the

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as well as the third American Football League. In 1939, he played in the NFL for the

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and the

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. In 1940 and 1941 he played in the AFL for the Buffalo Indians/Tigers. He earned all-AFL honors both years in the league. He was also one of over 1,000 NFL personnel who served in the

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during

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. Prior to his professional career, Shellogg played at the college level while attending

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. He was a two-time letterman in 1936 and 1937. He was even elected captain of the 1938 Notre Dame team. He died on July 12, 1968 of a heart attack.

References

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Bills Backers: History of Pro Football in Western New York, 1941 Buffalo TigersFootball and America: WW II Honor Roll
1914 births 1968 deaths Players of American football from Pennsylvania Chicago Bears players Brooklyn Dodgers (NFL) players Buffalo Indians players Buffalo Tigers players Notre Dame Fighting Irish football players {{Amfoot-bio-stub