Freddie Meyers
| Born: | May 6, 1932 Enid, Oklahoma |
|---|---|
| Died: | January 31, 2015 (aged 82) Enid, Oklahoma |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | QB, HB, E |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| College | Army Oklahoma A&M |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1958–1959 | Edmonton Eskimos |
Frederic D. Meyers (May 6, 1932 – January 31, 2015) was a Canadian football player who played for the Edmonton Eskimos.
Early life
Meyers was born on May 6, 1932, in Enid, Oklahoma. He lettered in football, basketball, track and baseball at Enid High School.[1]
College
Meyers started his college football career at the United States Military Academy. He became Army's starting quarterback as a freshman after most of the football team was expelled due to a cheating scandal.[2] He injured his knee against Northwestern and did not return until Army's game against The Citadel on November 10.[3] An all-around athlete, Meyers was also a guard on the school's basketball team and played first base for the Army baseball team.[4]
Meyers was moved to halfback for the 1952 season, but an injury in spring practice forced him to miss the entire season. In 1953, he failed a mathematics course and left the school.[5] He transferred to Oklahoma A&M for the 1954 season, but was injured in the season opener and missed the rest of the year.[6] He had another injury-riddled season in 1955 and was suspended indefinitely for disciplinary reasons on December 20.[7]
In 1957, Meyers was a member of the football team at Fort Sill.[8]
Professional career
In 1958, Meyers signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League.[8] After failing to win the starting quarterback job, Meyers was converted to halfback.[9] He returned to the team in 1959 and was moved to the end position.[10] He caught 15 passes for 348 yards and two touchdowns.[11] He signed with the Montreal Alouettes in 1960, but was released during the preseason.[12]
Post-playing career
Meyers graduated from Michigan State University in 1959 with a degree in commercial arts.[13] He worked in film and television production in Los Angeles. He moved back to Enid, Oklahoma in the 1990s to take care of his parents. He died on January 31, 2015.[1]
References
- ^ a b "FREDERIC MEYERS". Legacy. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ "Navy Choice Over Army; Merdien High In CCIL Clash Here". The Meriden Daily Journal. November 30, 1951. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ^ "Meyers Sparkplugs Army In 27-6 Win". The Sunday Star. November 11, 1951. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ^ "Army Football Hopes Brighten With 22 Lettermen Returning". The Southeast Missourian. August 25, 1952. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ^ "Army Gridder Leaves Academy". Meriden Record. January 10, 1953. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ^ Mayer, Bill (November 15, 1954). "Sports Talk". Lawrence Journal-World. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ^ "Okla. Aggie OB Is Given Suspension". The Victoria Advocate. December 21, 1955. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ^ a b "Another Oklahoman Signs With Eskimos". The Sunday Sun. March 29, 1958. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ^ "Jackie Parker still holds key to success for Eskimos". The Leader-Post. August 14, 1958. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ^ "Sign Two". The Ottawa Citizen. April 29, 1959. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ^ "Fred Meyers". justsportsstats.com.
- ^ Degeer, Vern (July 28, 1960). "4 Imports Go As Als Prepare For Blue Bombers". The Montreal Gazette. Retrieved March 2, 2025.
- ^ "Als' Import". Ottawa Citizen. May 28, 1960. Retrieved March 3, 2025.