Elmer Angsman, 76; Running Back Set NFL Postseason Record
Elmer Angsman, 76, a running back who set a postseason rushing record in the 1947 NFL championship game when his Chicago Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, died April 11 of a heart attack in West Palm Beach, Fla.
A native of Chicago, Angsman was a starter for Notre Dame from 1943 to 1945 and was on the College All-Star team that defeated the world champion Cleveland Rams.
Angsman played for the Cardinals from 1946 to 1952, and for many of those years was in the backfield that included quarterback Paul Christman, fullback Pat Harder and tailback Charlie Trippi.
In the championship game, Angsman had two 70-yard touchdown runs. He gained 159 yards in 10 carries.
Angsman’s 15.9-yard rushing average established a mark that still stands for 10 or more rushing attempts.
After leaving the Cardinals, Angsman worked as a color commentator for college and pro broadcasts.
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