Turk Edwards

Albert Glen “Turk” Edwards (September 28, 1907 - January 12, 1973) (OT) suffered a season and eventually career ending knee injury during a coin toss against the New York Giants in 1940. Turk was instrumental in helping the Washington State Cougars finish the 1930 season undefeated (9-0), only to fall to the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 1930 Rose Bowl. Edwards was a two-time All-American at Washington State before his joined the Boston Braves in 1932. He played his entire career (1932-1940) as the left tackle for the Braves, who became the Boston Redskins in 1933 and eventually moved to Washington in 1937. He was the cornerstone, quite literally, of a developing Redskins squad that improved on each season until they captured the 1937 NFL League Championship over the potent Chicago Bears. They played in two other championship matches in 1936 and 1940. Edwards was a contributor on both sides of the ball, blocking for running backs and tackling opposing running backs. Turk Edwards was a three-time NFL All-Pro First Team selection and was named to the 1939 NFL Pro Bowl. Edwards retired after playing 86 games, starting 77, and scored 12 points during his nine-year career. He joined the Redskins coaching staff following his playing days, becoming head coach for three seasons (1946-1948). He compiled a record of 16-18-1 as a head coach before retiring from football altogether in 1948. Turk Edward was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1969 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1975.