Gene Schroeder, 94, of St. John, Ind., is a lifelong Chicago Bears fan, but more than that, the nonagenarian is now believed to be the oldest living member of the Chicago Bears to once take the field.
Schroeder, 94, of St. John, is a lifelong Chicago Bears fan, but more than that, the nonagenarian is now believed to be the oldest living member of the Chicago Bears to once take the field. Schroeder moved into the spot a week and a half ago, when his friend and former teammate Johnny Lujack“I was sad. John was a dear, dear friend. He was quarterback my first year. He was a super, super nice guy. He took me under his wing.
Once a towering 6-foot-3 inches, hints of his past athleticism shine through his aging body. Schroder has remained a devout Bears fan in the 67 years since he last stepped on the field and can talk specifics of each weekly game. Gene Schroeder, the oldest living Chicago Bear at age 94, wears a team alumni ring at his St. John, Ind., home on Aug. 2, 2023.
Gene Schroeder, the oldest living Chicago Bear at age 94, keeps mementos including a trading card and a photo from the 1953 Pro Bowl at his St. John, Ind. home Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. Schroeder, a wide receiver, played safety in the Pro Bowl because his team needed help in the secondary.
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