Roy Lechthaler

Melvin Roy Lechthaler Jr.^[1] (April 1, 1908 – December 16, 1980) was an American professional football guard who played one season with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Lebanon Valley College.

Roy Lechthaler

No. 34
Position:	Guard
Personal information
Born:	(1908-04-01)April 1, 1908 New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:	December 16, 1980(1980-12-16) (aged 72) Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:	198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school:	Mercersburg Academy (Mercersburg, Pennsylvania)
College:	Lebanon Valley
Career history
Philadelphia Eagles (1933)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life and college

Melvin Roy Lechthaler was born on April 1, 1908, in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.^[2] He attended New Cumberland High School in New Cumberland, and Mercersburg Academy in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania.^[2]

Lechthaler played college football at Lebanon Valley College as a center and tackle.^[1]

Professional career

On September 1, 1933, it was announced that Lechthaler had signed with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League.^[3] He played in four games, starting one, as a guard for the Eagles during the 1933 season.^[4] He wore jersey number 34 while with the Eagles.^[4] Lechthaler stood 5'10" and weighed 198 pounds.^[4]

Lechthaler also spent time playing football for the All Lancaster team.^[5]

Personal life

Lechthaler died on December 16, 1980, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.^[2]