Jermiah Allen Mansfield (August 13, 1892 – October 27, 1960) was an American professional football fullback who played two seasons with the Rock Island Independents of the American Professional Football Association (APFA).
Early life
Jermiah Allen Mansfield was born on August 13, 1892, in Rock Island, Illinois.
He attended Rock Island High School in Rock Island.
He did not play
college football.
Professional career
Mansfield played in 11 games, all starts, for the Rock Island Independents in 1919 as a fullback and end.
He played in eight games, starting three, for the Independents in 1920, the first year of the American Professional Football Association.
He was listed as a fullback,
linebacker, end, and halfback that year and wore jersey number 10.
Mansfield scored one receiving touchdown during the 1920 season.
He appeared in one game during the 1921 season, being listed as a fullback /linebacker.
Personal life
Mansfield served in the United States Army.
He was a fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team.
He died on October 27, 1960, in Rock Island at the age of 68.
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