Football
Larry Weltman
Lawrence Abraham Weltman
Weltman was a back who played professionally for the Rochester Jeffersons in 1922, the NFL's first season. The league had previously been called the American Professional Football Association.
Birth and Death Dates:
b. June 1898 - d. September 13, 1959
Career Highlights:
After playing both basketball and football at Syracuse University, Weltman played one season of professional football. In 1922, Weltman played four games in the NFL for the Rochester Jeffersons. That year, the Jeffersons had a record of 0-3-1 for player/coach Joe Alexander. One of Weltman's teammates was back Herm Sawyer. After being released by the Jeffersons, Weltman signed with the Milwaukee Badgers during the 1922 season; it is unclear whether he played for Milwaukee during the season.
Origin:
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Career Dates:
Weltman played at Syracuse University. He then played as a blocking back and tailback in the NFL with the Rochester Jeffersons in 1922.
Physical description:
5'10", 175 pounds
Career Statistics:
In the NFL:
Games: 4
Passing touchdowns: 1
Weltman was a back who played professionally for the Rochester Jeffersons in 1922, the NFL's first season. The league had previously been called the American Professional Football Association.
Birth and Death Dates:
b. June 1898 - d. September 13, 1959
Career Highlights:
After playing both basketball and football at Syracuse University, Weltman played one season of professional football. In 1922, Weltman played four games in the NFL for the Rochester Jeffersons. That year, the Jeffersons had a record of 0-3-1 for player/coach Joe Alexander. One of Weltman's teammates was back Herm Sawyer. After being released by the Jeffersons, Weltman signed with the Milwaukee Badgers during the 1922 season; it is unclear whether he played for Milwaukee during the season.
Origin:
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Career Dates:
Weltman played at Syracuse University. He then played as a blocking back and tailback in the NFL with the Rochester Jeffersons in 1922.
Physical description:
5'10", 175 pounds
Career Statistics:
In the NFL:
Games: 4
Passing touchdowns: 1