Chase Van Dyne
 Van Dyne, circa 1923 | |
| No. 15 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 12, 1901 Jacksonville, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | September 22, 1962 (aged 61) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 194 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Smith-Cotton (Sedalia, Missouri) |
| College | Missouri |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Charles Moorman Pleasant "Chase" Van Dyne (February 12, 1901 – September 22, 1962) was an American football player. He played college football for the Missouri Tigers and professionally for the Buffalo Bisons of the National Football League (NFL).
Early life
Charles Moorman Pleasant Van Dyne was born on February 12, 1901, in Jacksonville, Indiana.[1] He attended Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia, Missouri.[1]
College career
Van Dyne enrolled at the University of Missouri to play college football for the Tigers. He was on the frosh team from 1920 to 1921.[2][3] He was a three-year varsity letterman from 1922 to 1924.[1]
Professional career
Van Dyne played in seven or eight games, starting six, for the Buffalo Bisons of the National Football League (NFL) during the 1925 season.[1][4] On November 25, 1925, it was reported that Van Dyne had said "professional football [was] too mechanical to hold the public interest".[5]
Personal life
Van Dyne died on September 22, 1962, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.[6] At the time of his death, he was vice president and general manager of Adco, Inc.[6] He was also previously president of the Sedalia Chamber of Commerce.[6]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Chase Van Dyne". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Comparison of Missouri and Kansas Football Teams Which Meet Thursday". Columbia Daily Tribune. November 24, 1920. p. 1. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Who's Who In Tiger Camp". Columbia Missourian. November 19, 1921. p. 11. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Chase Van Dyne". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Claims Greater Interest In The College Games". The Sedalia Democrat. November 25, 1925. p. 9. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Charles M. Van Dyne (Sedalia)". The Sedalia Democrat. September 23, 1962. p. 8. Retrieved August 12, 2026.