Ace Gutowsky

Ace Gutowsky
Gutowsky in 1936
No. 5, 55, 11
PositionsFullback
Linebacker
Personal information
Born(1909-08-02)August 2, 1909
Komolty, Oklahoma
DiedDecember 4, 1976(1976-12-04) (aged 67)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
CollegeOklahoma City
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career statistics
Rushing yards3,279
Yards per carry3.6
Rushing touchdowns20
Stats at Pro Football Reference

LeRoy Erwin "Ace" Gutowsky (August 2, 1909 – December 4, 1976) was an American professional American football fullback. He played professional football for eight years from 1932 to 1939 and set the NFL career rushing record in October 1939. He held the Detroit Lions' career and single-season rushing records until the 1960s.