Gus Sonnenberg

Gus Sonnenberg

Born

March 8, 1898

Died

September 9, 1944 (46 years old)

Known For

Acting

Place of Birth

Ewen, Michigan, USA

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Gustave Adolph Sonnenberg (March 6, 1898 – September 9, 1944) was an American football player and professional wrestler of German descent and World Heavyweight Champion. As a wrestler, he was National Wrestling Association world heavyweight champion. He played in the National Football League (NFL) from 1923 until 1930, for the Buffalo All-Americans, Columbus Tigers, Detroit Panthers, and Providence Steam Roller, where he was a member of the 1928 NFL championship team.