Chief Toorock

Chief Toorock
Toorock, circa 1923
No. 15
PositionWingback
Personal information
Born(1902-03-14)March 14, 1902
New York City, U.S.
DiedDecember 22, 1964(1964-12-22) (aged 62)
Listed height
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight
180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolEvander Childs (The Bronx)
CollegeNYU
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Meyer "Chief" Toorock (March 14, 1902 – December 22, 1964) was an American athlete. He played college baseball, basketball, and football at New York University. He played professional football for the Brooklyn Lions of the National Football League (NFL).

Early life

Meyer Toorock was born on March 14, 1902, in New York City. He attended Evander Childs High School in The Bronx.

College career

Toorock played college baseball, basketball, and football at New York University (NYU). In spring 1922, he was the shortstop for the baseball team but took over as the starting catcher for the remainder of the season after the former catcher became injured. He was also a guard on the basketball team. Toorock had never played football at any level until he joined the Violets for the 1922 season. On October 11, 1922, he became the team's new starting fullback due to the former starter having suffered an injury. Toorock was the only NYU athlete to earn three varsity letters that year. He was a star player for the Violets during the 1923 football season.

Professional career

In February 1926, Toorock signed with the New York Hebrews semi-pro baseball team. On September 23, 1926, he signed with the Brooklyn Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played in either one or two games for the Lions during the 1926 NFL season.

Personal life

Toorock died on December 22, 1964.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Chief Toorock". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "HAS WON THREE LETTERS.: Toorock Holds Unique Distinction in N.Y.U. Athletics". The New York Times. December 5, 1922. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  3. ↑ "TOOROCK TO GET PLACE.: Is Being Coached to Take Fullback Position at N.Y.U." The New York Times. October 12, 1922. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Chief Toorock Leads His N. Y. U. Injuns in Massacre Of City Collegians, 26-0". Brooklyn Eagle. November 11, 1923. pp. 2D. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  5. ↑ Hunt, Marshall (November 7, 1923). "Howley, Toorock And Naggie Star In 20–0 Victory". New York Daily News. p. 56. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  6. ↑ ""Chief" Toorock Signs With Hebrews' Nine". Times Union. February 21, 1926. p. 9. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Chief Toorock Added To Lions' Roster". Times Union. September 24, 1926. p. 14. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Meyer Toorock". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved August 11, 2026.