Joey Sternaman

Joey Sternaman
No. 8, 4
PositionQuarterback
Personal information
Born(1900-02-01)February 1, 1900
Springfield, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMarch 10, 1988(1988-03-10) (aged 88)
Oak Park, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Listed weight152 lb (69 kg)
Career information
High schoolSpringfield
CollegeIllinois
Career history
Playing
Coaching
Awards and highlights
Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Joseph Theodore Sternaman (February 1, 1900 – March 10, 1988) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback for eight seasons for the Chicago Bears and Duluth Kelleys of the National Football League (NFL). At 5'6" and 135 pounds he was called "the strongest little man I ever met" by sportswriter Grantland Rice. He played quarterback during the years Red Grange starred with the Bears. In 1926, he was the quarterback, head coach, and owner of the Chicago Bulls of the first American Football League (AFL).