Gene Schroeder (March 3, 1929 – January 28, 2025) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver for six seasons with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL).[1] Schroeder played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers, and was a first round pick in the 1951 NFL draft.[2] Schroeder moved to Crown Point, Indiana in 1975, where he retired.[2] He died in St. John, Indiana, on January 28, 2025, at the age of 95.[3]
References
- ^ “Gene Schroeder”. NFL.com. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
- ^ a b Hamnik, Al (August 13, 2014). “Former Bears’ star Gene Schroeder hoping to savor a Super Bowl title”. Northwest Indiana Times. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
- ^ Hladik, Matt (January 29, 2025). “Chicago Bears Legend Has Died At 95 Years Old”. The Spun. Retrieved January 29, 2025.