La Vern Dilweg
La Vern "Lavvie" Dilweg starred as an end for three football teams in
Wisconsin. Dilweg starred at Washington High School in Milwaukee before
entering Marquette University. With Marquette, he earned All American
honors while also earning a law degree.
Dilweg first played pro
ball for the Milwaukee Badgers, who folded midway in the season. He
then moved to Green Bay, where he played for the Packers from 1929-31
while also practicing law.
Dilweg played before the forward pass was a big part of the game, but
he caught 14 passes and was known as a devastating blocker. He also
played defense. After he retired from football, Dilweg continued to
practice law and was elected to Congress. He later received
Presidential appointments John Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson.