Al Moore (American football)

{{Short description|American football player (1908–1991)}}

{{distinguish|A. Al Moore}}

{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}

{{Infobox NFL biography

| name = Al Moore

| image =

| number = 8

| position = Halfback

| birth_date = {{birth date|1908|4|17}}

| birth_place = Portland, Oregon, U.S.

| death_date = {{death date and age|1991|3|23|1908|4|17}}

| death_place = Crawford, Colorado, U.S.

| height_ft = 5

| height_in = 9

| weight_lbs = 185

| high_school = Washington (Portland)

| college = Northwestern (1928–1931)

| pastteams =

| pfr = M/MoorAl20

}}

Albert Bennett Moore (April 17, 1908 – March 23, 1991) was an American professional football halfback who played one season with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Northwestern University.

Early life and college

Albert Bennett Moore was born on April 17, 1908, in Portland, Oregon. He attended Washington High School in Portland.

He was a member of the Northwestern Wildcats of Northwestern University from 1928 to 1931 and a three-year letterman from 1929 to 1931.

Professional career

Moore signed with the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) in 1932. He played in two games for the Bears during the 1932 season, rushing six times for 17 yards. He was released in 1932.{{cite web | url=http://www.profootballarchives.com/transactions/m/moor00800.html | title=Al Moore NFL Transactions | publisher=Pro Football Archives | accessdate=21 December 2024}} Moore was listed as a halfback while with the Bears and wore jersey number 8. He stood 5'9" and weighed 185 pounds.{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoorAl20.htm | title=Al Moore | publisher=Pro Football Reference | accessdate=21 December 2024}}

Personal life

Moore died on March 23, 1991, in Crawford, Colorado at the age of 82.{{cite web | url=http://www.profootballarchives.com/players/m/moor00800.html | title=Al Moore | publisher=Pro Football Archives | accessdate=21 December 2024}}

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