Forrest Mcpherson

Full Name: Forrest W. McPherson	Primary Position: C/G/T
Height/Weight: 5' 11"/233	College: University of Nebraska
Birthdate: October 22, 1911	High School: Fairbury High School Class of 1928
Birthplace: Fairbury, Nebraska	Nickname: Aimee
Pro Experience: 10 years

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Forrest Mcpherson nick name Aimee for Amee McPherson, an infamous Female evangelist of the 1940s with a shaky reputation Forrest was once considered the strongest man in pro football (Forrest W. McPherson) was born on October 22, 1911 in Fairbury, Nebraska. Mcpherson attended the University of Nebraska. Mcpherson made his professional debut in the NFL in 1935 with the Bears and then traded to the Philadelphia Eagles the same year. He played for the Green Bay Packers and Philadelphia Eagles over the course of his 10 year career. He also played for the 1938 Los Angeles Bulldogs (Independent,) Los Angeles Dons, Hollywood Bears, in 1934 he signed with the St Louis Gunners Pro Football Club but did not play a down with them. During his years as a player, McPherson played next to or against some of the greatest names in NFL history, including Steve Van Buren, Bob Waterfield , Hutson, Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch, and others. He was coached by legends like Earl Louis "Curly" Lambeau the founder, a player, and the first coach of the Green Bay Packers also George Halas legendary founder of the NFL and Chicago Bears. Forrest had to Brothers that played pro ball Elmer out of UCLA and then pro at New York Giants and Corwin played for the Hollywood Bears. Forrest won a Championship with the Green Bay Backers in 1944 under coach "Curly" Lambeau. Forrest had two children Lee McPherson and Diana Rodriguez he was Married two times to Marguerite and Mercedes McPherson.