Posted on Sep 18, 2020

Sports Heroes Who Served: Pro Football Player to Formidable Marine

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

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Ernest C. Cheatham Jr. was a former defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Colts. He was also a Marine who led troops during the Korean and Vietnam wars.

Cheatham played college football at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California, for the Lions. In 1952 after college, he became a Pittsburgh Steeler.

Sports Heroes Who Served: Pro Football Player to Formidable Marine

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

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Used to be a lot more than we see now

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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Thank you for the great sports share shipmate PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

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GySgt Gary Cordeiro

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Ooorah

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SFC Chuck Martinez

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Hooaah US Army Airborne-Light infantry!

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