Porter Lainhart
| No. 18 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 6, 1907 Goldendale, Washington, U.S. |
| Died: | August 18, 1991 (aged 83) Coquille, Oregon, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Goldendale (Washington) |
| College: | Washington State |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Porter Ward Lainhart (November 6, 1907 – August 18, 1991) was an American professional football quarterback who played one season with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) during the 1933 season. He played college football at Washington State University.
Early life and college
Porter Ward Lainhart was on November 6, 1907, in Goldendale, Washington.[1] He attended Goldendale High School in Goldendale.[2]
Lainhart played college football for the Washington State Cougars of Washington State University.[2][3] He was on the freshman team in 1927 and was a three-year letterman from 1928 to 1930.[2] He also participated in track and baseball at Washington State.[4]
Professional career
Lainhart signed with the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL) in 1933.[5] However, he was later released.[5]
Lainhart was then signed by the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles and played in one game for them during the 1933 season, catching one pass for 20 yards.[5][1] He wore jersey number 18 while with the Eagles.[1] He stood 6'0" and weighed 180 pounds.[1]
Personal life
Lainhart served in the United States Army during World War II.[2] He died on August 18, 1991, in Coquille, Oregon.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Porter Lainhart". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "PORTER LAINHART". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 21, 2025.
- ^ "Sophomore Halfback Listed As Hollingbery's Best Bet". Los Angeles Evening Express. November 15, 1928. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Washington State Halfback Is Big Threat". Los Angeles Evening Post-Record. December 19, 1930. p. 19 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Porter Lainhart Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved May 21, 2025.