Pug Rentner

Ernest John '"Pug" Rentner' was an American football halfback and quarterback who played professionally in the National Football League for the Boston Redskins and the Chicago Bears. He played college football for the Northwestern Wildcats.

Early life

Rentner attended the Farragut School in Joliet, Illinois.

College career

Rentner played college football at Northwestern University and was chosen to the 1931 College Football All-America Team. He was selected as Northwestern's Most Valuable Player in 1932. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1979.