Edward S. "Chug" Justice (November 19, 1912 – October 26, 1991) was an

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end in the

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(NFL) for the Boston/Washington Redskins.

College career

Justice attended and played college football at

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, playing in the 1930s under the coaching of Mike Pecarovich. Justice was selected to play for the West in the 1936

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. During this game he was named best blocking back and best defensive back.

Professional career

Justice played seven seasons for the Boston/Washington Redskins, from 1936 to 1942, as a member of a team that won four divisional championships and two NFL championships, in 1937 and 1942. Justice was nicknamed "Chug" by his Redskins teammates, a tip of the hat to his running prowess and ability to "chug" through the line.Howard Roberts, ''Who's Who in the Major Leagues Football.'' Chicago: B.E. Callahan, n.d. 940 pg. 6. In 1937 Justice caught the winning touchdown pass from

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against Chicago to win the league championship. He was named to the 1942

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team.

Life after football

Following his professional football career Justice served as a member of the armed forces in

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, and later as a

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businessman.

Honors

* Named to Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Fame (1987) * Named to

Hall of Fame (1988)

References

External links

Gonzaga Hall of Fame profile
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Justice, Ed 1912 births 1991 deaths American football ends Boston Redskins players Gonzaga Bulldogs football players Washington Redskins players American military personnel of World War II People from Post Falls, Idaho Players of American football from Idaho