George Schmidt


George Schmidt was an American football defensive end in the National Football League. He played professionally for the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Cardinals.

Early life and career

Schmidt was born in Chicago and attended Theodore Roosevelt High School. He played college football at Lewis University and Illinois Tech.
He first played in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers during the 1952 NFL season, joining the Packers as a free agent. The following season, he played with the Chicago Cardinals.