Regis Monahan
Number19, 30
PositionGuard, kicker
Birth dateNovember 15, 1908
Birth placePittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Death dateApril 23, 1979 (aged 70)
Death placeRoyal Oak, Michigan, U.S.
Height5 ft
Height in10
Weight lb216
High schoolPittsburgh (PA) St. Rosalia
The Kiski School
CollegeOhio State
Pastteams
Highlights
Statlabel 1Games played
Statvalue 144
Statlabel 2Starts
Statvalue 29
PfrMonaRe20

John Regins "Monty" Monahan (November 15, 1908 – April 23, 1979), was an American professional football player in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

College career

A native of Pittsburgh's Greenfield neighborhood, Monahan traveled to Ohio State where he played for the Buckeyes. He was a guard and tackle who doubled as a kicker. In 1934 he became captain of the Buckeyes and an All-American.[1]

Professional career

Monahan played four seasons with the Detroit Lions from 1935 until 1938. He was part of the 1935 Lions team that won the NFL championship. Monahan played two additional games with the Chicago Cardinals during the 1939 NFL season.

References

  1. ^ [1] Monahan at Ohio State Football page. Retrieved February 05, 2008.