Joe Keeble

Joseph Bailey Keeble was an American football back who played one season with the Cleveland Rams of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of California, Los Angeles. He was also a member of the Westwood Cubs, Chicago Cardinals and Pittsburgh Americans.

Early life and college

Joseph Bailey Keeble was born on August 29, 1909, in Cleburne, Texas. He first enrolled at Holtville High School in Holtville, California before transferring to Oneonta Military Academy in South Pasadena, California.
Keeble joined the UCLA Bruins in 1930 and played football and basketball for them. He was on the freshman football team in 1930 and a letterman from 1931 to 1933. He earned first-team All-PCC honors as a fullback in 1932.

Professional career

Keeble played for the Westwood Cubs from 1934 to 1936. He signed with the Chicago Cardinals in 1935 but did not appear in a game for the team. He played for the Pittsburgh Americans of the American [Football League |American Football League] in 1936. Keeble played in seven games, starting two, for the Cleveland Rams during the 1937 season.

Coaching career

Keeble was later head coach at Madera High School in Madera, California.

Personal life

Keeble died on April 27, 1984, in San Luis Obispo County, California.