Porter Lainhart

Porter Lainhart
No. 18
PositionQuarterback
Personal information
Born(1907-11-06)November 6, 1907
Goldendale, Washington, U.S.
DiedAugust 18, 1991(1991-08-18) (aged 83)
Coquille, Oregon, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolGoldendale
CollegeWashington State
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Porter Ward Lainhart (November 6, 1907 – August 18, 1991) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for one season with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) in 1933. He played college football for the Washington State Cougars.

Early life and college

Porter Ward Lainhart was on November 6, 1907, in Goldendale, Washington.[1] He attended Goldendale High School in Goldendale.[2]

Lainhart played college football for the Cougars of Washington State University.[2][3] He was on the freshman team in 1927 and was a three-year letterman from 1928 to 1930.[2] He also participated in track and baseball at Washington State.[4]

Professional career

Lainhart signed with the NFL's Chicago Cardinals in 1933.[5] However, he was later released.[5]

Lainhart was then signed by the Philadelphia Eagles and played in one game for them during the team's inaugural 1933 season, catching one pass for 20 yards.[5][1] He wore jersey number 18 while with the Eagles.[1] He stood 6'0" and weighed 180 pounds.[1]

Personal life

Lainhart served in the United States Army during World War II.[2] He died on August 18, 1991, in Coquille, Oregon.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Porter Lainhart". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "PORTER LAINHART". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Sophomore Halfback Listed As Hollingbery's Best Bet". Los Angeles Evening Express. November 15, 1928. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ↑ "Washington State Halfback Is Big Threat". Los Angeles Evening Post-Record. December 19, 1930. p. 19 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  5. 1 2 3 "Porter Lainhart Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 21, 2025.