Mel Stuessy
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | August 8, 1901 Belleville, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died: | October 2, 1980 (aged 79) Woodstock, Illinois, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | St. Edward's |
| Position: | Tackle / Guard |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Melvin Matthias Stuessy (August 8, 1901 – October 2, 1980) was an American professional football tackle who played one season with the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at St. Edward's College.
Early life
[edit]Melvin Matthias Stuessy was born on August 8, 1901, in Belleville, Illinois.[1] He played college football for the St. Edward's Saints of St. Edward's College.[1]
Professional career
[edit]Stuessy played in one game for the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League during the 1926 season.[2] He stood 5'9" and weighed 180 pounds.[2]
Personal life
[edit]Stuessy served as mayor of Woodstock, Illinois from 1967 to 1973.[3] He was named the 1974 Woodstock Citizen of the Year.[3] He was also a high school sports coach.[3] Stuessy died on October 2, 1980, in Woodstock.[4][5][1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "MEL STUESSY". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ a b "Mel Stuessy". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved May 16, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Citizen of the Year". The Daily Sentinel. April 21, 1980. p. 52. Retrieved December 15, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "On the Sideline". The McHenry Plaindealer. October 10, 1980. p. 6. Retrieved December 15, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "So I Hear". The McHenry Plaindealer. October 8, 1980. p. 7. Retrieved December 15, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
