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Weiner became a top player for the Muhlenberg baseball team; by May 1932, in his second season, he was their leading batter with an average of .500, as well as the team's leader in both ] and ]s.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162186907/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=May 22, 1932|page=11|title=Weiner Leads 'Berg Hitters}} {{Open access}}</ref> He then opened the 1932 football season as a starting ] for Muhlenberg, having several key performances in their season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer/162187416/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=September 24, 1932|page=20|title=Muhlenberg Routs St. Joseph's Team}} {{Open access}}</ref> He also saw significant action at quarterback, being described as their lead "signal-barker," and was additionally used as a ] and kicker.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/intelligencer-journal/162187825/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=October 28, 1932|page=6|title=News From F. & M. Rival Camps}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162188133/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=October 23, 1932|page=10|title=Mules Outplay Ursinus but Are Tied, 0-0}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/sunday-news/162191273/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 13, 1932|page=11|title=Muhlenberg Tops Gettysburg, 26-7}} {{Open access}}</ref> In the first game, he had a 60-yard ] return which helped them defeat ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer/162187416/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=September 24, 1932|page=20|title=Muhlenberg Routs St. Joseph's Team}} {{Open access}}</ref> He was also cited as one of the top players in their 6–0 loss to ], and although the Mules lost against ] 25–6, Weiner was noted in '']'' as the Mules' "offensive spark," as "Time after time he got away for substantial gains, he passed perfectly and punted well."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162188227/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=October 8, 1932|page=18|title=Lebanon Valley Upsets Dope, Taking Measure of Muhlenberg By 6 to 0 in Exciting Tussle}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162188544/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=October 30, 1932|page=9|title='Mules' Outplay Coach Tate's Proteges, But Long Runs by Chick Halsted and Short Win for Lehigh}} {{Open access}}</ref> Later, in a November game against ], Weiner returned the opening ] 90 yards for a ] and was a major figure in Muhlenberg's 26–7 ] win, with ''The Morning Call'' noting of his kick return: "He went through the entire Gettysburg team in his wild dash ... shaking off one would-be-tackler after another, and seldom if ever has there been a finer exhibition of broken field running on the local gridiron."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162191387/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 13, 1932|page=9|title=Mules Turn About to Kick Gettysburg, 26-7}} {{Open access}}</ref> After the season, he was selected to the all-conference team named by Muhlenberg coach ], at quarterback.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162192367/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=December 6, 1932|page=19|title=Holstrom Names Three Muhlenberg Players on All-Conference Team}} {{Open access}}</ref> Weiner became a top player for the Muhlenberg baseball team; by May 1932, in his second season, he was their leading batter with an average of .500, as well as the team's leader in both ] and ]s.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162186907/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=May 22, 1932|page=11|title=Weiner Leads 'Berg Hitters}} {{Open access}}</ref> He then opened the 1932 football season as a starting ] for Muhlenberg, having several key performances in their season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer/162187416/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=September 24, 1932|page=20|title=Muhlenberg Routs St. Joseph's Team}} {{Open access}}</ref> He also saw significant action at quarterback, being described as their lead "signal-barker," and was additionally used as a ] and kicker.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/intelligencer-journal/162187825/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=October 28, 1932|page=6|title=News From F. & M. Rival Camps}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162188133/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=October 23, 1932|page=10|title=Mules Outplay Ursinus but Are Tied, 0-0}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/sunday-news/162191273/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 13, 1932|page=11|title=Muhlenberg Tops Gettysburg, 26-7}} {{Open access}}</ref> In the first game, he had a 60-yard ] return which helped them defeat ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer/162187416/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=September 24, 1932|page=20|title=Muhlenberg Routs St. Joseph's Team}} {{Open access}}</ref> He was also cited as one of the top players in their 6–0 loss to ], and although the Mules lost against ] 25–6, Weiner was noted in '']'' as the Mules' "offensive spark," as "Time after time he got away for substantial gains, he passed perfectly and punted well."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162188227/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=October 8, 1932|page=18|title=Lebanon Valley Upsets Dope, Taking Measure of Muhlenberg By 6 to 0 in Exciting Tussle}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162188544/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=October 30, 1932|page=9|title='Mules' Outplay Coach Tate's Proteges, But Long Runs by Chick Halsted and Short Win for Lehigh}} {{Open access}}</ref> Later, in a November game against ], Weiner returned the opening ] 90 yards for a ] and was a major figure in Muhlenberg's 26–7 ] win, with ''The Morning Call'' noting of his kick return: "He went through the entire Gettysburg team in his wild dash ... shaking off one would-be-tackler after another, and seldom if ever has there been a finer exhibition of broken field running on the local gridiron."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162191387/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 13, 1932|page=9|title=Mules Turn About to Kick Gettysburg, 26-7}} {{Open access}}</ref> After the season, he was selected to the all-conference team named by Muhlenberg coach ], at quarterback.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162192367/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=December 6, 1932|page=19|title=Holstrom Names Three Muhlenberg Players on All-Conference Team}} {{Open access}}</ref>


Following the 1932 football season, Weiner returned to the Muhlenberg basketball team, for which he played ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/lebanon-daily-news/162192657/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=January 7, 1933|page=6|title=Eastern Pennsy League}} {{Open access}}</ref> After then winning another letter for the baseball team, he returned to the football team for a final season in 1933.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162117277/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=December 13, 1933|page=22|title=Muhlenberg Football Players Tendered Splendid Banquet to Mark Close of Successful Season}} {{Open access}}</ref> He opened the season as starting right halfback and made several "dazzling" plays in their opening win over Saint Joseph's, according to ''The Morning Call'', including a 32-yard touchdown run.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162194137/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=September 23, 1933|page=14|title=Muhlenberg Outplays St. Joe, But Is Extended to Win by 12-0 Score Before Record Grid Crowd}} {{Open access}}</ref> He was known for playing every second of games, being sometimes the only Muhlenberg player to do so.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162194551/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=October 4, 1933|page=16|title=Muhlenberg Is Seriously Crippled For Game With Fordham Saturday}} {{Open access}}</ref> He was also considered such a top player that at times, coach ] would have Weiner run the ball on up to seven plays straight, noting that he was less likely to ] than others on the team; in one game he was noted to have ran the ball "more than two-thirds of the time."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162195059/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 29, 1933|page=18|title=Inside Stuff}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162195759/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 12, 1933|page=14|title='Red' Weiner's 13-Yard Field Goal In Closing Period Nets Muhlenberg Close Victory in Conference Game}} {{Open access}}</ref> That season, he kicked ]s that allowed Muhlenberg to defeat ], 3–0, and ], 3–0, and played "sensational" in several others.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162195475/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 16, 1933|page=19|title=Does History Repeat in Athletics?}} {{Open access}}</ref> In November, against Lehigh, he scored all 10 points (on a touchdown, ] and a field goal) in the Mules' 10–0 victory, which was the first time they had beaten the school since 1930, when Weiner's brother, Mickey, had captained the Mules.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162195951/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 19, 1933|page=14|title=Muhlenberg Beats Lehigh 10-0}} {{Open access}}</ref> He played his final game against ] later that month and scored every point in a 7–0 victory, which allowed Muhlenberg to win the conference title.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-of-atlantic-city/162196195/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 26, 1933|page=8|title=Muhlenberg Grid Squad Vanquishes Dickinson, 7 to 0}} {{Open access}}</ref> Following the 1932 football season, Weiner returned to the Muhlenberg basketball team, for which he played ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/lebanon-daily-news/162192657/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=January 7, 1933|page=6|title=Eastern Pennsy League}} {{Open access}}</ref> After then winning another letter for the baseball team, he returned to the football team for a final season in 1933.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162117277/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=December 13, 1933|page=22|title=Muhlenberg Football Players Tendered Splendid Banquet to Mark Close of Successful Season}} {{Open access}}</ref> He opened the season as starting right halfback and made several "dazzling" plays in their opening win over Saint Joseph's, according to ''The Morning Call'', including a 32-yard touchdown run.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162194137/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=September 23, 1933|page=14|title=Muhlenberg Outplays St. Joe, But Is Extended to Win by 12-0 Score Before Record Grid Crowd}} {{Open access}}</ref> He was known for playing every second of games, being sometimes the only Muhlenberg player to do so.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162194551/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=October 4, 1933|page=16|title=Muhlenberg Is Seriously Crippled For Game With Fordham Saturday}} {{Open access}}</ref> He was also considered such a top player that at times, coach ] would have Weiner run the ball on up to seven plays straight, noting that he was less likely to ] than others on the team; in one game he was noted to have ran the ball "more than two-thirds of the time."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162195059/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 29, 1933|page=18|title=Inside Stuff}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162195759/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 12, 1933|page=14|title='Red' Weiner's 13-Yard Field Goal In Closing Period Nets Muhlenberg Close Victory in Conference Game}} {{Open access}}</ref> That season, he kicked ]s that allowed Muhlenberg to defeat ], 3–0, and ], 3–0, and played "sensational" in several others.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162195475/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 16, 1933|page=19|title=Does History Repeat in Athletics?}} {{Open access}}</ref> In November, against Lehigh, he scored all 10 points (on a touchdown, ] and a field goal) in the Mules' 10–0 victory, which was the first time they had beaten the school since 1930, when Weiner's brother, Mickey, had captained the Mules.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162195951/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 19, 1933|page=14|title=Muhlenberg Beats Lehigh 10-0}} {{Open access}}</ref> He played his final game against ] later that month and scored every point in a 7–0 victory, which allowed Muhlenberg to win the conference title with a record of 6–3.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/press-of-atlantic-city/162196195/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 26, 1933|page=8|title=Muhlenberg Grid Squad Vanquishes Dickinson, 7 to 0}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162255221/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=January 3, 1935|page=16|title='Mule' Teams Average .632}} {{Open access}}</ref>


Following the 1933 football season, Weiner was honored as an honorable mention All-Eastern selection by the ] (AP).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/intelligencer-journal/162196935/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 29, 1933|page=10|title=Two F. & M. Men In All East Selections|agency=]}} {{Open access}}</ref> He was also named all-conference by his coach, first-team All-Jewish ] by ], and an honorable mention All-American by the AP.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-ledger/162115033/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=May 20, 1951|page=74|title=Red Weiner packs a heavy punch into little Hillside–ask its big rivals|author=Heller, Dick}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162197104/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 28, 1933|page=29|title=Johnny Utz Picks Three Muhlenberg Players on All-Conference Team}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162197772/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=December 11, 1933|page=13|title=Inside Stuff}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/lancaster-new-era/162197621/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=December 2, 1933|page=9|title=Watts, Weiner Rate Honorable Mention}} {{Open access}}</ref> In nine games played, he finished with four touchdowns scored, four extra points, and three field goals, for a total of 37 points on the season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer/162197430/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 27, 1933|page=21|title=Young Leads East In Gridiron Scoring|agency=]}} {{Open access}}</ref> His three field goals made tied for first nationally.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-ledger/162115033/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=May 20, 1951|page=74|title=Red Weiner packs a heavy punch into little Hillside–ask its big rivals|author=Heller, Dick}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162197492/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=December 4, 1933|page=15|title=Pete Young Is Scoring Champ|agency=]}} {{Open access}}</ref> At the team banquet, Weiner was named Muhlenberg's honorary captain.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162117277/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=December 13, 1933|page=22|title=Muhlenberg Football Players Tendered Splendid Banquet to Mark Close of Successful Season}} {{Open access}}</ref> ''The Morning Call'' named him Muhlenberg's most outstanding all-around athlete of the year and the '']'' described him as "the greatest developed at the Allentown institution in many years, if not all time."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162197925/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=December 28, 1933|page=15|title=Muhlenberg Brings to Close One of Best Years in Athletics}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/162197987/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 23, 1934|page=36|title=Reds Weiner to Gallop For Al Julian's Keys}} {{Open access}}</ref> Following the 1933 football season, Weiner was honored as an honorable mention All-Eastern selection by the ] (AP).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/intelligencer-journal/162196935/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 29, 1933|page=10|title=Two F. & M. Men In All East Selections|agency=]}} {{Open access}}</ref> He was also named all-conference by his coach, first-team All-Jewish ] by ], and an honorable mention All-American by the AP.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-ledger/162115033/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=May 20, 1951|page=74|title=Red Weiner packs a heavy punch into little Hillside–ask its big rivals|author=Heller, Dick}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162197104/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 28, 1933|page=29|title=Johnny Utz Picks Three Muhlenberg Players on All-Conference Team}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162197772/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=December 11, 1933|page=13|title=Inside Stuff}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/lancaster-new-era/162197621/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=December 2, 1933|page=9|title=Watts, Weiner Rate Honorable Mention}} {{Open access}}</ref> In nine games played, he finished with four touchdowns scored, four extra points, and three field goals, for a total of 37 points on the season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-philadelphia-inquirer/162197430/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 27, 1933|page=21|title=Young Leads East In Gridiron Scoring|agency=]}} {{Open access}}</ref> His three field goals made tied for first nationally.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-ledger/162115033/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=May 20, 1951|page=74|title=Red Weiner packs a heavy punch into little Hillside–ask its big rivals|author=Heller, Dick}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162197492/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=December 4, 1933|page=15|title=Pete Young Is Scoring Champ|agency=]}} {{Open access}}</ref> At the team banquet, Weiner was named Muhlenberg's honorary captain.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162117277/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=December 13, 1933|page=22|title=Muhlenberg Football Players Tendered Splendid Banquet to Mark Close of Successful Season}} {{Open access}}</ref> ''The Morning Call'' named him Muhlenberg's most outstanding all-around athlete of the year and the '']'' described him as "the greatest developed at the Allentown institution in many years, if not all time."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162197925/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=December 28, 1933|page=15|title=Muhlenberg Brings to Close One of Best Years in Athletics}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/162197987/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 23, 1934|page=36|title=Reds Weiner to Gallop For Al Julian's Keys}} {{Open access}}</ref>


After the football season, Weiner joined the basketball team for his final season there, becoming a starter at guard.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/wilkes-barre-times-leader-the-evening-n/162200732/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=January 24, 1934|page=12|title=Muhlenberg's Star Cagers Led By Local Boy}} {{Open access}}</ref> He contributed to what was described that season as "the best season Muhlenberg ever had" and was named honorary captain of the team.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162200945/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=March 8, 1934|page=18|title='Mules' Hang Up Thrilling 25-24 Decision Over Lehigh Basketeers}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162201037/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=March 21, 1934|page=19|title=Mules Honor 'Red' Weiner}} {{Open access}}</ref> Following the basketball season, he returned to the baseball team and was their starting catcher for the 1934 season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162201104/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=April 23, 1934|page=15|title=Muhlenberg Lifts Curtain on 1934 Season With Bucknell Tuesday}} {{Open access}}</ref> In May 1934, ''The Morning Call'' described him as "One of the best receivers at Muhlenberg ... not only has been a consistent worker behind the bat but his hitting for the Mules has been well above the average all season."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162201294/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=May 26, 1934|page=20|title='Mule' Battery}} {{Open access}}</ref> He ended the season with a batting average of .283 and was the team's leading home run hitter, with four.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162201436/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=June 13, 1934|page=16|title=Sterner Best 'Mule' Batter}} {{Open access}}</ref> Receiving a varsity letter for his time with the 1934 baseball team, he concluded his tenure at Muhlenberg having received 10 total, in four sports.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-ledger/162115033/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=May 20, 1951|page=74|title=Red Weiner packs a heavy punch into little Hillside–ask its big rivals|author=Heller, Dick}} {{Open access}}</ref> He graduated from Muhlenberg in June 1934.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162201569/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=March 13, 1934|page=17|title=Johnny Utz Has Fifty Candidates Out For Spring Grid Drills at Muhlenberg}} {{Open access}}</ref> He was a member of the ] fraternity.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162206860/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=October 12, 1934|page=7|title=Untitled}} {{Open access}}</ref> After the football season, Weiner joined the basketball team for his final season there, becoming a starter at guard.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/wilkes-barre-times-leader-the-evening-n/162200732/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=January 24, 1934|page=12|title=Muhlenberg's Star Cagers Led By Local Boy}} {{Open access}}</ref> He contributed to what was described that season as "the best season Muhlenberg ever had" and was named honorary captain of the team.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162200945/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=March 8, 1934|page=18|title='Mules' Hang Up Thrilling 25-24 Decision Over Lehigh Basketeers}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162201037/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=March 21, 1934|page=19|title=Mules Honor 'Red' Weiner}} {{Open access}}</ref> Following the basketball season, he returned to the baseball team and was their starting catcher for the 1934 season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162201104/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=April 23, 1934|page=15|title=Muhlenberg Lifts Curtain on 1934 Season With Bucknell Tuesday}} {{Open access}}</ref> In May 1934, ''The Morning Call'' described him as "One of the best receivers at Muhlenberg ... not only has been a consistent worker behind the bat but his hitting for the Mules has been well above the average all season."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162201294/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=May 26, 1934|page=20|title='Mule' Battery}} {{Open access}}</ref> He ended the season with a batting average of .283 and was the team's leading home run hitter, with four, while the team compiled a record of 10–2.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162201436/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=June 13, 1934|page=16|title=Sterner Best 'Mule' Batter}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162254882/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=January 22, 1935|page=20|title=Inside Stuff}} {{Open access}}</ref> Receiving a varsity letter for his time with the 1934 baseball team, he concluded his tenure at Muhlenberg having received 10 total, in four sports.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-ledger/162115033/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=May 20, 1951|page=74|title=Red Weiner packs a heavy punch into little Hillside–ask its big rivals|author=Heller, Dick}} {{Open access}}</ref> He graduated from Muhlenberg in June 1934.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162201569/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=March 13, 1934|page=17|title=Johnny Utz Has Fifty Candidates Out For Spring Grid Drills at Muhlenberg}} {{Open access}}</ref> He was a member of the ] fraternity.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162206860/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=October 12, 1934|page=7|title=Untitled}} {{Open access}}</ref>


Weiner later said that in the entirety of his high school and college football career, he only missed one game due to injury, which was a broken shoulder.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-ledger/162117098/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=February 20, 1975|page=49|title=All-time Irvington great Weiner to call it a day|author=Glicken, Lloyde S.}} {{Open access}}</ref> His coach, John Utz, described him as "a whale of a football player who could do anything ... He was the steadying influence in our backfield."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162205630/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=September 2, 1934|page=13|title=Inside Stuff}} {{Open access}}</ref> Weiner later said that in the entirety of his high school and college football career, he only missed one game due to injury, which was a broken shoulder.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-star-ledger/162117098/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=February 20, 1975|page=49|title=All-time Irvington great Weiner to call it a day|author=Glicken, Lloyde S.}} {{Open access}}</ref> His coach, John Utz, described him as "a whale of a football player who could do anything ... He was the steadying influence in our backfield."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162205630/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=September 2, 1934|page=13|title=Inside Stuff}} {{Open access}}</ref>
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After Weiner graduated from Muhlenberg, he signed a contract to play professional football with the ] of the ] (NFL).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittston-gazette/162203768/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=July 31, 1934|page=5|title=Heist, And Weiner, Muhlenberg Stars, Signed By Cardinals}} {{Open access}}</ref> He made the team and debuted in the Eagles' opener against the non-NFL ] on September 9, being a substitute for ] and playing for a few minutes in the 8–7 win.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162205850/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=September 10, 1934|page=15|title=Philly Eagles Beat Shenandoah}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/1934nflphi.html|website=Pro Football Archives|title=1934 Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)}}</ref> He recorded his first statistics in NFL play in the Eagles' second 1934 NFL game, against the ], in which he ran for 33 yards on six carries, which was second-best on the team, and had a game-sealing interception in the fourth quarter which helped the team win 17–0.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193409260pit.htm|website=]|title=Philadelphia Eagles at Pittsburgh Pirates - September 26th, 1934}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette/162210912/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=September 27, 1934|page=15|title=Philadelphia Gridders Down Bucs, 17-0|author=Sell, Jack}} {{Open access}}</ref> He also made one field goal in the game, from 17 yards out, which ended up being the only field goal scored by the Eagles all season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193409260pit.htm|website=]|title=Philadelphia Eagles at Pittsburgh Pirates - September 26th, 1934}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/1934.htm|website=]|title=1934 Philadelphia Eagles Stats}}</ref> Later, on September 30, he was a major part of the team's non-league 13–0 victory against the ]; the ''Reading Times'' praised him for having won against the Keys "almost single-handed," noting he "stole the show" from more well-known Eagles players such as ], running for a touchdown, throwing for a touchdown and kicking an extra point.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/162197987/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 23, 1934|page=36|title=Reds Weiner to Gallop For Al Julian's Keys}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/162207235/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=October 1, 1934|page=12|title=Reds Weiner, Former Muhlenberg Star, Leads Big Leaguers To Win|author=Silva, Doc}} {{Open access}}</ref> After Weiner graduated from Muhlenberg, he signed a contract to play professional football with the ] of the ] (NFL).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittston-gazette/162203768/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=July 31, 1934|page=5|title=Heist, And Weiner, Muhlenberg Stars, Signed By Cardinals}} {{Open access}}</ref> He made the team and debuted in the Eagles' opener against the non-NFL ] on September 9, being a substitute for ] and playing for a few minutes in the 8–7 win.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162205850/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=September 10, 1934|page=15|title=Philly Eagles Beat Shenandoah}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/1934nflphi.html|website=Pro Football Archives|title=1934 Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)}}</ref> He recorded his first statistics in NFL play in the Eagles' second 1934 NFL game, against the ], in which he ran for 33 yards on six carries, which was second-best on the team, and had a game-sealing interception in the fourth quarter which helped the team win 17–0.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193409260pit.htm|website=]|title=Philadelphia Eagles at Pittsburgh Pirates - September 26th, 1934}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittsburgh-post-gazette/162210912/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=September 27, 1934|page=15|title=Philadelphia Gridders Down Bucs, 17-0|author=Sell, Jack}} {{Open access}}</ref> He also made one field goal in the game, from 17 yards out, which ended up being the only field goal scored by the Eagles all season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193409260pit.htm|website=]|title=Philadelphia Eagles at Pittsburgh Pirates - September 26th, 1934}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/phi/1934.htm|website=]|title=1934 Philadelphia Eagles Stats}}</ref> Later, on September 30, he was a major part of the team's non-league 13–0 victory against the ]; the ''Reading Times'' praised him for having won against the Keys "almost single-handed," noting he "stole the show" from more well-known Eagles players such as ], running for a touchdown, throwing for a touchdown and kicking an extra point.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/162197987/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 23, 1934|page=36|title=Reds Weiner to Gallop For Al Julian's Keys}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/162207235/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=October 1, 1934|page=12|title=Reds Weiner, Former Muhlenberg Star, Leads Big Leaguers To Win|author=Silva, Doc}} {{Open access}}</ref>


Weiner saw his first action at quarterback for the Eagles in their 10–0 loss to the ] on October 14, completing one of two pass attempts for zero yards, while also rushing once for two yards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193410140phi.htm|website=]|title=Detroit Lions at Philadelphia Eagles - October 14th, 1934}}</ref> On November 6, he played a part in the team's historic 64–0 victory over the ], in what remains the NFL's biggest regular season shutout ever.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193411060phi.htm|website=]|title=Cincinnati Reds at Philadelphia Eagles - November 6th, 1934}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/roobs-eagles-stats-tanner-mckee-cowboys-aj-brown/639452/|publisher=]|author=Frank, Reuben|title=In Roob's Eagles Stats: The mind-boggling Tanner McKee numbers and lots more |date=December 31, 2024}}</ref> He ran twice for two yards, successfully kicked three of four extra point attempts, and completed two of four pass attempts for 40 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193411060phi.htm|website=]|title=Cincinnati Reds at Philadelphia Eagles - November 6th, 1934}}</ref> Both his touchdown passes came in the fourth quarter, with one going to ] and the other two Swede Hanson.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193411060phi.htm|website=]|title=Cincinnati Reds at Philadelphia Eagles - November 6th, 1934}}</ref> The Reds folded a few days after the game.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/roobs-eagles-stats-tanner-mckee-cowboys-aj-brown/639452/|publisher=]|author=Frank, Reuben|title=In Roob's Eagles Stats: The mind-boggling Tanner McKee numbers and lots more |date=December 31, 2024}}</ref> Weiner remained the last Eagles quarterback to throw two touchdown passes on four or less attempts until ] did so against the ] in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/roobs-eagles-stats-tanner-mckee-cowboys-aj-brown/639452/|publisher=]|author=Frank, Reuben|title=In Roob's Eagles Stats: The mind-boggling Tanner McKee numbers and lots more |date=December 31, 2024}}</ref> He also appeared as a substitute in the team's 10–7 loss to the ] on November 11, but later was released on November 22.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/162197987/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 23, 1934|page=36|title=Reds Weiner to Gallop For Al Julian's Keys}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/times-herald/162249937/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 12, 1934|page=16|title=Pro Football League}} {{Open access}}</ref> The ''Reading Times'' noted afterwards that "He had been carried as an extra back all season but was handicapped in that competition by size."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/162197987/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 23, 1934|page=36|title=Reds Weiner to Gallop For Al Julian's Keys}} {{Open access}}</ref> Weiner saw his first action at quarterback for the Eagles in their 10–0 loss to the ] on October 14, completing one of two pass attempts for zero yards, while also rushing once for two yards.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193410140phi.htm|website=]|title=Detroit Lions at Philadelphia Eagles - October 14th, 1934}}</ref> On November 6, he played a part in the team's historic 64–0 victory over the ], in what remains the NFL's biggest regular season shutout ever.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193411060phi.htm|website=]|title=Cincinnati Reds at Philadelphia Eagles - November 6th, 1934}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/roobs-eagles-stats-tanner-mckee-cowboys-aj-brown/639452/|publisher=]|author=Frank, Reuben|title=In Roob's Eagles Stats: The mind-boggling Tanner McKee numbers and lots more |date=December 31, 2024}}</ref> He ran twice for two yards, successfully kicked three of four extra point attempts, and completed two of four pass attempts for 40 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193411060phi.htm|website=]|title=Cincinnati Reds at Philadelphia Eagles - November 6th, 1934}}</ref> Both his touchdown passes came in the fourth quarter, with one going to ] and the other two Swede Hanson.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/193411060phi.htm|website=]|title=Cincinnati Reds at Philadelphia Eagles - November 6th, 1934}}</ref> The Reds folded a few days after the game.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/roobs-eagles-stats-tanner-mckee-cowboys-aj-brown/639452/|publisher=]|author=Frank, Reuben|title=In Roob's Eagles Stats: The mind-boggling Tanner McKee numbers and lots more |date=December 31, 2024}}</ref> Weiner remained the last Eagles quarterback to throw two touchdown passes on four or less attempts until ] did so against the ] in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/roobs-eagles-stats-tanner-mckee-cowboys-aj-brown/639452/|publisher=]|author=Frank, Reuben|title=In Roob's Eagles Stats: The mind-boggling Tanner McKee numbers and lots more |date=December 31, 2024}}</ref> He also appeared as a substitute in the team's 10–7 loss to the ] on November 11, but later was released on November 22.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/162197987/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 23, 1934|page=36|title=Reds Weiner to Gallop For Al Julian's Keys}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/times-herald/162249937/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 12, 1934|page=16|title=Pro Football League}} {{Open access}}</ref> The ''Reading Times'' noted afterwards that "He had been carried as an extra back all season but was handicapped in that competition by size."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/162197987/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 23, 1934|page=36|title=Reds Weiner to Gallop For Al Julian's Keys}} {{Open access}}</ref> He concluded his tenure with the Eagles having appeared in five games, none as a starter, while he completed three of six pass attempts for 40 yards and two touchdowns, kicked three extra points and one field goal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WeinRe20.htm|website=]|title=Reds Weiner Stats}}</ref> His one field goal tied for 10th in the NFL while his two passing touchdowns ranked sixth.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WeinRe20.htm|website=]|title=Reds Weiner Stats}}</ref>


A few hours after his release from the Eagles, Weiner signed with the Reading Keys, whom he had played against earlier in the season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/162197987/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 23, 1934|page=36|title=Reds Weiner to Gallop For Al Julian's Keys}} {{Open access}}</ref> A report following the signing noted that "Besides being a hard running back, he is quite adept in passing and punting and will give the Keys their most valuable triple threat man."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/162197987/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 23, 1934|page=36|title=Reds Weiner to Gallop For Al Julian's Keys}} {{Open access}}</ref> He debuted for the Keys in their 6–0 win against the ] and was noted to have "played great ball ... on both offense and defense."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162250459/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 26, 1934|page=15|title=Reading Scores 6-0 Decision Over Clifton|agency=]}} {{Open access}}</ref> The next week, against the ], he helped give the Professionals their worst loss of the season, throwing for two touchdowns, running for another and having an interception in a 20–0 win.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/162251571/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=December 3, 1934|page=14|title=Keystones Trample Tamaqua Gridsters, 20-0|author=Silva, Doc}} {{Open access}}</ref> He played against his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles, on December 9, but the Keys lost by a score of 7–0.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/162251834/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=December 10, 1934|page=14|title=y Eagles Eke Out 7-0 Win Over Keys|author=Silva, Doc}} {{Open access}}</ref> He scored two touchdowns and had a 50-yard pass in the subsequent game, a 20–0 win against the Allentown All-Stars,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/162252128/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=December 17, 1934|page=16|title=Keystones Troun own All-Stars, 20-0}} {{Open access}}</ref> and caught the game-winning 10-yard receiving touchdown in the Keys' 7–0 win against the ] to conclude the season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/162252323/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=December 24, 1934|page=17|title=Keystone Kalsomine York Professionals, 7-0|author=Silva, Doc}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/1934rea.html|website=Pro Football Archives|title=1934 Reading Keys}}</ref> A few hours after his release from the Eagles, Weiner signed with the Reading Keys, whom he had played against earlier in the season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/162197987/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 23, 1934|page=36|title=Reds Weiner to Gallop For Al Julian's Keys}} {{Open access}}</ref> A report following the signing noted that "Besides being a hard running back, he is quite adept in passing and punting and will give the Keys their most valuable triple threat man."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/162197987/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 23, 1934|page=36|title=Reds Weiner to Gallop For Al Julian's Keys}} {{Open access}}</ref> He debuted for the Keys in their 6–0 win against the ] and was noted to have "played great ball ... on both offense and defense."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162250459/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=November 26, 1934|page=15|title=Reading Scores 6-0 Decision Over Clifton|agency=]}} {{Open access}}</ref> The next week, against the ], he helped give the Professionals their worst loss of the season, throwing for two touchdowns, running for another and having an interception in a 20–0 win.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/162251571/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=December 3, 1934|page=14|title=Keystones Trample Tamaqua Gridsters, 20-0|author=Silva, Doc}} {{Open access}}</ref> He played against his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles, on December 9, but the Keys lost by a score of 7–0.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/162251834/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=December 10, 1934|page=14|title=y Eagles Eke Out 7-0 Win Over Keys|author=Silva, Doc}} {{Open access}}</ref> He scored two touchdowns and had a 50-yard pass in the subsequent game, a 20–0 win against the Allentown All-Stars,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/162252128/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=December 17, 1934|page=16|title=Keystones Troun own All-Stars, 20-0}} {{Open access}}</ref> and caught the game-winning 10-yard receiving touchdown in the Keys' 7–0 win against the ] to conclude the season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/reading-times/162252323/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=December 24, 1934|page=17|title=Keystone Kalsomine York Professionals, 7-0|author=Silva, Doc}} {{Open access}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/1934rea.html|website=Pro Football Archives|title=1934 Reading Keys}}</ref>


===Baseball=== ===Baseball===
In July 1934, a month after his graduation from Muhlenberg, Weiner began playing ] with the ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162203641/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=July 18, 1934|page=15|title=Amicus Plays Poconos Here}} {{Open access}}</ref> Later that month, he was signed by the ] of ] (MLB), then sent to the ] of the ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittston-gazette/162203768/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=July 31, 1934|page=5|title=Heist, And Weiner, Muhlenberg Stars, Signed By Cardinals}} {{Open access}}</ref> The following month, he was sent to the ] of the ], a Class D team.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162204126/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=August 22, 1934|page=14|title=Inside Stuff}} {{Open access}}</ref> In July 1934, a month after his graduation from Muhlenberg, Weiner began playing ] with the ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162203641/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=July 18, 1934|page=15|title=Amicus Plays Poconos Here}} {{Open access}}</ref> Later that month, he was signed by the ] of ] (MLB), then sent to the ] of the ].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/pittston-gazette/162203768/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=July 31, 1934|page=5|title=Heist, And Weiner, Muhlenberg Stars, Signed By Cardinals}} {{Open access}}</ref> The following month, he was sent to the ] of the ], a Class D team.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162204126/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=August 22, 1934|page=14|title=Inside Stuff}} {{Open access}}</ref> He then finished the season with the Class C ] in Kansas.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162254882/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=January 22, 1935|page=20|title=Inside Stuff}} {{Open access}}</ref> In January 1935, he was sent to the ] of the Class C ], where he joined one of his college teammates, Horsey Heist.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162254882/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=January 22, 1935|page=20|title=Inside Stuff}} {{Open access}}</ref> However, after being sent to Huntington, Weiner received a pay cut, with his salary only providing him $75 a month, and he began to complain to the team about it, which resulted in his release at the start of March 1935.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-morning-call/162255611/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=March 5, 1935|page=22|title=Inside Stuff}} {{Open access}}</ref>
==Coaching career== ==Coaching career==
Weiner had showed an interest in coaching while still in college, applying for the head coaching position at ] in March 1934.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-speaker/162203310/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=March 20, 1934|page=13|title=Untitled}} {{Open access}}</ref> Weiner had showed an interest in coaching while still in college, applying for the head coaching position at ] in March 1934.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-plain-speaker/162203310/|newspaper=]|via=]|date=March 20, 1934|page=13|title=Untitled}} {{Open access}}</ref>

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American football player
Red Weiner
No. 18, 43, 20
Position:Back
Personal information
Born:(1911-01-24)January 24, 1911
Woodbine, New Jersey, U.S.
Died:September 17, 1988(1988-09-17) (aged 77)
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Irvington
(Irvington, New Jersey)
College:Muhlenberg (1930–1933)
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career NFL statistics
Games played:5
Passing attempts:6
Passing completions:3
Passing yards:40
TD–INT:2–0
Rushing yards:37
Field goals:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Albert Weiner (January 24, 1911 – September 17, 1988), nicknamed "Reds" or "Red", was an American multi-sport professional athlete and coach. He played football as a back in the National Football League (NFL) with the Philadelphia Eagles for one season and also played several years of minor league baseball. Additionally, he also played with a number of non-NFL professional football teams.

Early life

Albert Weiner was born on January 24, 1911, in Woodbine, New Jersey. He was one of four brothers, each of whom were athletes, and three – Albert, Mickey, and Bernie – played professional football. His parents were initially opposed to any of the brothers playing sports, but later became "great fans" after Mickey, the oldest, began playing football.

Weiner attended Irvington High School in New Jersey where he was a standout athlete. He entered the school in 1926 and made the varsity teams in four sports as a freshman: baseball, track and field, football, and basketball. He went on to be considered the school's greatest athlete, according to The Star-Ledger, winning 15 varsity letters out of 16 possible, only missing one track and field letter as a sophomore due to injury. He was named the team captain in both football and basketball and recalled being named all-state in both football and baseball.

Weiner was a catcher in baseball, a back in football, and a guard in basketball. He batted over .400 in baseball and was described as "an excellent running back in the single wing in football, and a kicker of no mean pretensions," as well as a "fine guard" in basketball, despite standing at 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m). He recalled that as a junior, he was named the best athlete in North Jersey by the World-Telegram. He said that he batted .475 as a senior but despite this did not repeat as the award-winner, as "Some kid from Clifton hit something like .625."

As baseball and track were held at the same time, whenever Irvington played both sports at home, Weiner "did double duty." The Star-Ledger described how, "In between innings, he would shuck his catching togs and jog over to the nearby track, pick up a javelin and throw for the track and field team."

College career

Weiner enrolled at Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania in 1930. He was ineligible to play varsity sports that year as a freshman. During this time, he played basketball for a local Jewish all-stars exhibition team. Then, as a sophomore, Weiner won four varsity letters, in each of the four sports he starred in while at Irvington. Track and field was discontinued following the 1931 season, and thus Weiner was only able to achieve three varsity letters per year in subsequent seasons. Mid-season with the football team in 1931, he was promoted to being the starting quarterback.

Weiner became a top player for the Muhlenberg baseball team; by May 1932, in his second season, he was their leading batter with an average of .500, as well as the team's leader in both hits and home runs. He then opened the 1932 football season as a starting halfback for Muhlenberg, having several key performances in their season. He also saw significant action at quarterback, being described as their lead "signal-barker," and was additionally used as a punter and kicker. In the first game, he had a 60-yard interception return which helped them defeat Saint Joseph's. He was also cited as one of the top players in their 6–0 loss to Lebanon Valley, and although the Mules lost against Lehigh 25–6, Weiner was noted in The Morning Call as the Mules' "offensive spark," as "Time after time he got away for substantial gains, he passed perfectly and punted well." Later, in a November game against Gettysburg, Weiner returned the opening kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown and was a major figure in Muhlenberg's 26–7 upset win, with The Morning Call noting of his kick return: "He went through the entire Gettysburg team in his wild dash ... shaking off one would-be-tackler after another, and seldom if ever has there been a finer exhibition of broken field running on the local gridiron." After the season, he was selected to the all-conference team named by Muhlenberg coach George Holstrom, at quarterback.

Following the 1932 football season, Weiner returned to the Muhlenberg basketball team, for which he played center. After then winning another letter for the baseball team, he returned to the football team for a final season in 1933. He opened the season as starting right halfback and made several "dazzling" plays in their opening win over Saint Joseph's, according to The Morning Call, including a 32-yard touchdown run. He was known for playing every second of games, being sometimes the only Muhlenberg player to do so. He was also considered such a top player that at times, coach John Utz would have Weiner run the ball on up to seven plays straight, noting that he was less likely to fumble than others on the team; in one game he was noted to have ran the ball "more than two-thirds of the time." That season, he kicked field goals that allowed Muhlenberg to defeat Penn State, 3–0, and Ursinus, 3–0, and played "sensational" in several others. In November, against Lehigh, he scored all 10 points (on a touchdown, extra point and a field goal) in the Mules' 10–0 victory, which was the first time they had beaten the school since 1930, when Weiner's brother, Mickey, had captained the Mules. He played his final game against Dickinson later that month and scored every point in a 7–0 victory, which allowed Muhlenberg to win the conference title with a record of 6–3.

Following the 1933 football season, Weiner was honored as an honorable mention All-Eastern selection by the Associated Press (AP). He was also named all-conference by his coach, first-team All-Jewish All-American by Benny Friedman, and an honorable mention All-American by the AP. In nine games played, he finished with four touchdowns scored, four extra points, and three field goals, for a total of 37 points on the season. His three field goals made tied for first nationally. At the team banquet, Weiner was named Muhlenberg's honorary captain. The Morning Call named him Muhlenberg's most outstanding all-around athlete of the year and the Reading Times described him as "the greatest developed at the Allentown institution in many years, if not all time."

After the football season, Weiner joined the basketball team for his final season there, becoming a starter at guard. He contributed to what was described that season as "the best season Muhlenberg ever had" and was named honorary captain of the team. Following the basketball season, he returned to the baseball team and was their starting catcher for the 1934 season. In May 1934, The Morning Call described him as "One of the best receivers at Muhlenberg ... not only has been a consistent worker behind the bat but his hitting for the Mules has been well above the average all season." He ended the season with a batting average of .283 and was the team's leading home run hitter, with four, while the team compiled a record of 10–2. Receiving a varsity letter for his time with the 1934 baseball team, he concluded his tenure at Muhlenberg having received 10 total, in four sports. He graduated from Muhlenberg in June 1934. He was a member of the Phi Epsilon Pi fraternity.

Weiner later said that in the entirety of his high school and college football career, he only missed one game due to injury, which was a broken shoulder. His coach, John Utz, described him as "a whale of a football player who could do anything ... He was the steadying influence in our backfield."

local baseball teams: Shore Railroad

Jan 1932: Jewish Community Center

He also helped the Jewish Community Center team in the 1932 season win the Pennsylvania championship and advance to the National YMHA finals.

Professional career

Football

After Weiner graduated from Muhlenberg, he signed a contract to play professional football with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He made the team and debuted in the Eagles' opener against the non-NFL Shenandoah Presidents on September 9, being a substitute for Ed Matesic and playing for a few minutes in the 8–7 win. He recorded his first statistics in NFL play in the Eagles' second 1934 NFL game, against the Pittsburgh Pirates, in which he ran for 33 yards on six carries, which was second-best on the team, and had a game-sealing interception in the fourth quarter which helped the team win 17–0. He also made one field goal in the game, from 17 yards out, which ended up being the only field goal scored by the Eagles all season. Later, on September 30, he was a major part of the team's non-league 13–0 victory against the Reading Keys; the Reading Times praised him for having won against the Keys "almost single-handed," noting he "stole the show" from more well-known Eagles players such as Swede Hanson, running for a touchdown, throwing for a touchdown and kicking an extra point.

Weiner saw his first action at quarterback for the Eagles in their 10–0 loss to the Detroit Lions on October 14, completing one of two pass attempts for zero yards, while also rushing once for two yards. On November 6, he played a part in the team's historic 64–0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, in what remains the NFL's biggest regular season shutout ever. He ran twice for two yards, successfully kicked three of four extra point attempts, and completed two of four pass attempts for 40 yards and two touchdowns. Both his touchdown passes came in the fourth quarter, with one going to Joe Carter and the other two Swede Hanson. The Reds folded a few days after the game. Weiner remained the last Eagles quarterback to throw two touchdown passes on four or less attempts until Tanner McKee did so against the Dallas Cowboys in 2024. He also appeared as a substitute in the team's 10–7 loss to the Brooklyn Dodgers on November 11, but later was released on November 22. The Reading Times noted afterwards that "He had been carried as an extra back all season but was handicapped in that competition by size." He concluded his tenure with the Eagles having appeared in five games, none as a starter, while he completed three of six pass attempts for 40 yards and two touchdowns, kicked three extra points and one field goal. His one field goal tied for 10th in the NFL while his two passing touchdowns ranked sixth.

A few hours after his release from the Eagles, Weiner signed with the Reading Keys, whom he had played against earlier in the season. A report following the signing noted that "Besides being a hard running back, he is quite adept in passing and punting and will give the Keys their most valuable triple threat man." He debuted for the Keys in their 6–0 win against the Clifton Wessingtons and was noted to have "played great ball ... on both offense and defense." The next week, against the Tamaqua Professionals, he helped give the Professionals their worst loss of the season, throwing for two touchdowns, running for another and having an interception in a 20–0 win. He played against his former team, the Philadelphia Eagles, on December 9, but the Keys lost by a score of 7–0. He scored two touchdowns and had a 50-yard pass in the subsequent game, a 20–0 win against the Allentown All-Stars, and caught the game-winning 10-yard receiving touchdown in the Keys' 7–0 win against the York Pros to conclude the season.

Baseball

In July 1934, a month after his graduation from Muhlenberg, Weiner began playing minor league baseball with the Stroudsburg Poconos. Later that month, he was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB), then sent to the Rochester Red Wings of the International League. The following month, he was sent to the Greensburg Red Wings of the Pennsylvania State Association, a Class D team. He then finished the season with the Class C Hutchinson Larks in Kansas. In January 1935, he was sent to the Huntington Red Birds of the Class C Middle Atlantic League, where he joined one of his college teammates, Horsey Heist. However, after being sent to Huntington, Weiner received a pay cut, with his salary only providing him $75 a month, and he began to complain to the team about it, which resulted in his release at the start of March 1935.

Coaching career

Weiner had showed an interest in coaching while still in college, applying for the head coaching position at Pottsville High School in March 1934.

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Personal life and death

Notes

  1. In an interview with The Star-Ledger in 1952, he said that he captained the baseball team as well; however, in a later interview with the paper in 1975, he said that his biggest regret in sports was that "I never was captain of the baseball teams at either Muhlenberg or at Irvington, and I always wanted it."

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