Neil Rengel
Neil Albert Rengel was an American football and baseball player.
Early years
Rengel was born in 1906 in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and attended Technical [Senior High School|Technical High School] in that city. He began his college career at the University of Minnesota where he played for the football team. In 1924, he transferred to St. Cloud Teachers College where he played for the football team. He later attended Davis & Elkins College in West Virginia, starring for the Davis & Elkins football team in 1928 and 1929. He was selected as a third-team halfback on the 1928 college football All-America team. He was known as "Five Yard Rengel" for his rushing prowess and also won a reputation as "one of the greatest pass heavers of all time."Professional football and baseball
Rengel played professional football in the National Football League as a fullback for the Frankford Yellow Jackets in 1930. He appeared in 11 NFL games, four as a starter.He also played baseball as a pitcher. His baseball career included stints with the St. Cloud Saints, Eagles, and semi-pros. He threw a no-hitter on June 24, 1934.