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Ed Justice
American football player

Ed Justice

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American football player
Work field
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Post Falls, Kootenai County, Idaho, USA
Age
78 years
Stats
Weight:
200 lbs
Education
Gonzaga University
Sports Teams
Washington Football Team
Gonzaga Bulldogs football
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Biography

Edward S. "Chug" Justice (November 19, 1912 – October 26, 1991) was an American football end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston/Washington Redskins.

College career

Justice attended and played college football at Gonzaga University, playing in the 1930s under the coaching of Mike Pecarovich.Justice was selected to play for the West in the 1936 East–West Shrine Game.During this game he was named best blocking back and best defensive back.

Professional career

Justice played seven seasons for the Boston/Washington Redskins, from 1936 to 1942, as a member of a team that won four divisional championships and two NFL championships, in 1937 and 1942. Justice was nicknamed "Chug" by his Redskins teammates, a tip of the hat to his running prowess and ability to "chug" through the line. In 1937 Justice caught the winning touchdown pass from Sammy Baugh against Chicago to win the league championship.He was named to the 1942 Pro Bowl team.

Life after football

Following his professional football career Justice served as a member of the armed forces in World War II, and later as a Spokane, Washington businessman.

Honors

  • Named to Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Fame (1987)
  • Named to Gonzaga University Hall of Fame (1988)
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