Lou Gordon (American football)

Louis James Gordon (July 15, 1908 – April 4, 1976) was an American professional football player.

Biography
Gordonwas born in Chicago, Illinois, and was Jewish.

He played college football at the University of Illinois, where Gordon was a consensus All-American tackle in 1929.

A lineman, Gordon played nine seasons in the National Football League. He was a four-time all-league selection was captain of the Cardinals for three seasons. Because helmets gave him headaches, he often played without a helmet. His career ended after he suffered a badly broken leg in his only Bears season.

Hall of fame
Gordon was inducted into the Chicago Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.