Milt Trost
American football player
- March 4, 1913 · Detroit
- April 2, 1986 · Zephyrhills
- 73 years
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|Milton Frank Trost (March 4, 1913 – April 2, 1986) was an American football player. He was a lineman who played at the tackle position for Marquette University from 1931 to 1934 and in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears (1935-1939) and Philadelphia Eagles (1940).
Trost was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1913. He attended Washington High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He then enrolled at Marquette University where he played college football for the Marquette Golden Avalanche football teams of 1931, 1932, 1933, and 1934.
Trost played professional football at the tackle position for the Chicago Bears for five years from 1935 to 1939. He appeared in 44 games for the Bears, principally as a backup to the Bears' Hall of Fame tackle Joe Stydahar.
On February 15, 1940, Trost and Russ Thompson were traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for future Pro Football Hall of Famer George McAfee and Joe Mihal. At 244 pounds, Trost was the second heaviest player on the Eagles' roster in 1940. He appeared in seven games for the Eagles and was released in November 1940.
After his release by the Eagles, Trost signed with the Newark Bears of the American Association, finishing the 1940 season there. He also played for the Milwaukee Chiefs of the American Football League during the 1941 season. During World War II, Trost served in the U.S. Army and played for the 1943 Camp Grant Warriors football team.
Trost died in 1986 in Broward County, Florida.
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1.In what city was Milton Frank Trost born?
- A.Detroit, Michigancorrect
- B.Chicago, Illinois
- C.Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- D.Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Milton Frank Trost was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1913.
Source: early life section
2.At which university did Milton Frank Trost play college football?
- A.Marquette Universitycorrect
- B.University of Wisconsin
- C.University of Michigan
- D.University of Chicago
Milton Frank Trost played college football for Marquette University from 1931 to 1934.
Source: college football section
3.During which years did Milton Frank Trost play for the Chicago Bears?
- A.1931-1934
- B.1939-1943
- C.1935-1939correct
- D.1940-1941
Milton Frank Trost played professional football for the Chicago Bears for five years from 1935 to 1939.
Source: NFL career section
4.In what year did Milton Frank Trost die?
- A.1941
- B.1970
- C.1939
- D.1986correct
Milton Frank Trost died on April 2, 1986.
Source: death section
5.What high school did Milton Frank Trost attend?
- A.Detroit Central High
- B.Marquette High School
- C.Washington High Schoolcorrect
- D.Chicago Vocational High
Milton Frank Trost attended Washington High School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Source: early life section
6.How many games did Milton Frank Trost appear in for the Chicago Bears?
- A.39
- B.35
- C.44correct
- D.50
Milton Frank Trost appeared in 44 games for the Chicago Bears.
Source: NFL career section
7.Which Hall of Fame player was Milton Frank Trost primarily a backup to while with the Chicago Bears?
- A.Russ Thompson
- B.Joe Mihal
- C.George McAfee
- D.Joe Stydaharcorrect
Milton Frank Trost played for the Bears principally as a backup to Hall of Fame tackle Joe Stydahar.
Source: NFL career section
8.When was Milton Frank Trost traded to the Philadelphia Eagles?
- A.January 2, 1941
- B.November 1, 1940
- C.March 4, 1939
- D.February 15, 1940correct
On February 15, 1940, Milton Frank Trost and Russ Thompson were traded to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Source: Philadelphia Eagles section
9.For which team did Milton Frank Trost play during the 1941 season?
- A.Philadelphia Eagles
- B.Milwaukee Chiefscorrect
- C.Camp Grant Warriors
- D.Newark Bears
Milton Frank Trost played for the Milwaukee Chiefs of the American Football League during the 1941 season.
Source: late career section
10.What was the weight of Milton Frank Trost while playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1940?
- A.230 pounds
- B.255 pounds
- C.244 poundscorrect
- D.210 pounds
At 244 pounds, Milton Frank Trost was the second heaviest player on the Philadelphia Eagles' roster in 1940.
Source: Philadelphia Eagles section
11.With which team did Milton Frank Trost finish the 1940 season after leaving the Eagles?
- A.Newark Bearscorrect
- B.Camp Grant Warriors
- C.Milwaukee Chiefs
- D.Chicago Bears
After his release by the Eagles, Milton Frank Trost signed with the Newark Bears, finishing the 1940 season there.
Source: late career section
12.During World War II, for which military football team did Milton Frank Trost play?
- A.Marquette Army Squad
- B.Camp Grant Warriorscorrect
- C.Philadelphia Military Eleven
- D.Chicago Bears Army Unit
During World War II, Milton Frank Trost served in the U.S. Army and played for the 1943 Camp Grant Warriors football team.
Source: late career section
13.In which state did Milton Frank Trost pass away?
- A.Wisconsin
- B.Floridacorrect
- C.Michigan
- D.Illinois
Milton Frank Trost died in 1986 in Broward County, Florida.
Source: death section
14.Which player was acquired by the Chicago Bears in the trade involving Milton Frank Trost?
- A.Joe Mihal
- B.Russ Thompson
- C.Joe Stydahar
- D.George McAfeecorrect
Milton Frank Trost was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for George McAfee and Joe Mihal.
Source: Philadelphia Eagles section
15.In what month was Milton Frank Trost released by the Philadelphia Eagles?
- A.February
- B.Novembercorrect
- C.August
- D.December
Milton Frank Trost appeared in seven games for the Eagles and was released in November 1940.
Source: Philadelphia Eagles section
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