Lou BarleLouis Peter "Fats" Barle was an American professional basketball and football player.Professional careersFootballBarle had a brief career in the National Football League. He only appeared in four total games: one in 1938 [NFL season|1938] for the Detroit Lions, and three in 1939 for the Cleveland Rams. He played the halfback position and scored two career touchdowns.BasketballAfter his professional football career ended, Barle played for the Oshkosh All-Stars in the National Basketball [League (United States)|National Basketball League] from 1939–40 to 1942–43 and averaged 5.0 points per game. A forward, he was a two-time NBL champion, in 1941 and 1942.