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'''David William "Gump" Ariail''' (born [[December 29]], [[1910]] in [[Birmingham]]) was a professional football player and an Army Colonel during World War II. Ariail was drafted in [[1934]] out of [[Auburn University]] by the Cinicinnati Reds. He played one game for the Reds and one game for the Brooklyn Dodgers. In [[1945]], Ariail served in combat in France and Germany. | '''David William "Gump" Ariail''' (born [[December 29]], [[1910]] in [[Birmingham]]) was a professional football player and an Army Colonel during World War II. Ariail, a graduate of [[Phillips High School]], was drafted in [[1934]] out of [[Auburn University]] by the Cinicinnati Reds. He played one game for the Reds and one game for the Brooklyn Dodgers. In [[1945]], Ariail served in combat in France and Germany. | ||
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[[Category:World War II veterans]] | [[Category:World War II veterans]] |
Revision as of 10:21, 13 November 2008
David William "Gump" Ariail (born December 29, 1910 in Birmingham) was a professional football player and an Army Colonel during World War II. Ariail, a graduate of Phillips High School, was drafted in 1934 out of Auburn University by the Cinicinnati Reds. He played one game for the Reds and one game for the Brooklyn Dodgers. In 1945, Ariail served in combat in France and Germany.
References
- Gump Ariail at Pro Football Reference
- Ariail veterans at Ariail Family website