Duke Slater

Quick Facts

Full Name	Duke Slater
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 9, 1898(1898-12-09)
Age	126
Date Of Death	August 14, 1966, Chicago, IL
Birthplace	Illinois
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Duke Slater Biography

Duke Slater is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on December 9, 1898 in Illinois, Illinois, United States. University of Iowa football legend who was also one of the first black players of professional football.

Ray Kemp was another African-Amercan trailblazing player in NFL.

He was born in Normal, Illinois, and moved to Iowa where his father George Slater became a Methodist minister.

Duke Slater Net Worth

Duke Slater is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Duke Slater 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Entering Iowa during WW I, he was an All-Big Ten selection his freshman and sophomore seasons, and in his senior helped the team to snap Notre Dame’s 20-game winning streak.

He entered the NFL as the first black lineman, and stayed there for the next ten seasons, becoming one of the most decorated players of the Rock Island Independents.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Duke Slater height 6 ft 1 in Duke weight 215 lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Duke Slater Dating?

According to our records, Duke Slater is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Duke Slater’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Duke Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Duke Slater celebrates birthday on December 9 of every year.

Top Facts about Duke Slater

1. Duke Slater was an African American football player and judge.
2. He played for the University of Iowa and NFL’s Chicago Cardinals.
3. Slater was a six-time All-Pro selection in the NFL.
4. He was the first African American lineman in NFL history.
5. Slater earned a law degree from Iowa while playing football.
6. After retiring, he became a lawyer and eventually a judge.
7. Slater served as a municipal court judge in Chicago for 20 years.
8. In 2020, he was posthumously elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
9. Slater is considered one of the greatest players of his era.
10. His legacy paved the way for future generations of African American athletes and professionals.

Why does it say Duke Slater field at Kinnick Stadium?

Back in 1972, when Iowa Stadium became Kinnick Stadium in honor of 1939 Heisman Trophy winner Nile Kinnick , Slater’s name was also considered. University President Willard “Sandy” Boyd floated a Kinnick-Slater Field proposal.

Where is Duke Slater buried?

Duke Slater died on August 14, 1966, at age 67 of stomach cancer and was buried in Mount Glenwood Cemetery south of Chicago. He was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Centennial Class in 2020.

What is Duke Slater's real name?

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Name| Slater, Duke
Alternative names|
Short description| American football player
Date of birth| December 9, 1898

Who is Duke Slater field named after?

Slater, who died in 1966 at age 67, will be inducted next month into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The University of Iowa approved naming its football field for pioneering player and Chicago judge Duke Slater.

Who started the Hawkeye wave?

Krista Young and Levi Thompson combined to create one such magical moment in Iowa City. Krista was inspired by images of the new Stead Family Children’s Hospital, which overlooks Kinnick Stadium, home of the Iowa Hawkeyes.