Al Jolley

Al Jolley
No. 4 (1922)
22 (1923)
8 (1929)
Born:September 29, 1899
Onaga, Kansas, U.S.
Died:August 26, 1948(1948-08-26) (aged 48)
Marietta, Ohio, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Tackle
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight220 lb (100 kg)
CollegeKansas State
Marietta
Tulsa
Career history
As coach
1929Buffalo Bisons
1933Cincinnati Reds
As player
1921Cleveland Tigers
1922Akron Pros
1923Dayton Triangles
1923Oorang Indians
1929Buffalo Bisons
1930Brooklyn Dodgers
1931Cleveland Indians
Career stats

Alvin Jay Jolley (September 29, 1899 – August 26, 1948) was a professional football player and coach. He played for the Cleveland Tigers, Akron Pros, Dayton Triangles, Oorang Indians, Buffalo Bisons, Brooklyn Dodgers and the Cleveland Indians. He was a coach for the Bisons and the Cincinnati Reds. He also played for the Ironton Tanks of the Ohio League.

Jolley was also a Native American. He was a member of the Wyandotte Nation. This made him eligible to join the NFL's Oorang Indians. The Indians were a team based in LaRue, Ohio, composed only of Native Americans, and coached by Jim Thorpe.[1]

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