Milton C. Portmann
Milton C. Portmann | |
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Milton C. Portmann 1909/10 Western Reserve | |
| Born | October 20, 1888 Jackson, Minnesota U.S. |
| Died | August 14, 1967 (aged 78) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Football career | |
| Nickname(s) | Muff |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | OL/End |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
| Weight | 243 lb (110 kg) |
| College | Western Reserve |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1911 | Shelby Blues |
| 1912–1914 | Akron Indians |
| 1915 | Massillon Tigers |
| 1916 | Cleveland Indians |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1919 |
| Rank | Major |
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| Commands | 1st Battalion & 2nd Battalion |
| Battles / wars | World War I:
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Milton Claudius Portmann (October 20, 1888 – August 14, 1967) was an American professional football player in the Ohio League, an attorney, and United States Army officer veteran of World War I. Milton was born in Jackson, Minnesota. Briefly he worked at his law firm Townes (Clayton C. Townes) & Portmann in Cleveland, Ohio while also playing professional football. In 1917, he enlisted in the United States Army.