Al Lolotai
Albert Lolotai (June 22, 1920 – September 1990) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He also played for the Los Angeles Dons in the All-America Football Conference. He played college football at Weber Junior College. Lolotai was the first Samoan American and Polynesian to play professional American football.[1]
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| Born: | June 22, 1920 Laie, Hawaii, U.S. |
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| Died: | September 1990 (age 70) |
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| Position(s) | Guard |
| College | Weber Junior College |
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| 1945 | Washington Redskins |
| 1946–1949 | Los Angeles Dons (AAFC) |
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Lolotai attended Kahuku High School and graduated from 'Iolani School in Honolulu, Hawai'i. One of his sons, Tiloi, also attended 'Iolani School and then went to play football for the Colorado as a defensive tackle, lettering from 1974-76.
References
- Ruck, Rob. "Football's Polynesian moment: Samoa's athletic outliers are paying a steep price for their commitment to the game". Salon. Retrieved 5 Feb 2016.
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