Harold Muller

Harold Muller
No. 88[1]
Nickname(s)Brick
Born:(1901-06-12)June 12, 1901
Dunsmuir, California, U.S.
Died:May 17, 1962(1962-05-17) (aged 60)
Berkeley, California, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)End
CollegeCalifornia
High schoolSan Diego High School
Career history
As coach
1926Los Angeles Buccaneers
As player
1926Los Angeles Buccaneers
Career highlights and awards
Career stats
Military career
AllegianceUnited States United States
Service / branchUnited States Army seal U.S. Army
Years of service1942–1946
Rank Major
UnitArmy Medical School
Battles / warsWorld War II
Olympic medal record
Men's athletics
Representing the  United States
Silver medal – second place 1920 Antwerp High jump

Harold Powers "Brick" Muller (June 12, 1901 – May 17, 1962) was an American professional football player-coach for the Los Angeles Buccaneers during their only season in the National Football League (NFL) in 1926. He was also a track and field athlete who competed mainly in the high jump.[2] Muller competed for the United States in the 1920 Summer Olympics held in Antwerp, Belgium in the high jump, where he won the silver medal.[3] He got nicknamed "the Brick" because of his flaming red hair.[3]

  1. ^ "Ongoing Research Project: Los Angeles Buccaneers". Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved May 27, 2009.
  2. ^ "Harold Muller". Olympedia. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
  3. ^ a b John C. Hibner. "Brick Muller" (PDF). LA84 Foundation - Sports Library and Digital Collection.