Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1957-12-04
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DNAV By FRANCIS sTANN
Dan Nolan of Lehiqh

THERE WAS CURIOSITY about this ]. Daniel
Nolan No draft choice OF the Redskins Perhaps
because he of the Lehigh roster maybe
he picked high up Or possibly for both
Anyway telephone call placed to Lehgh University
in Bethlehem, Pa.
We've never had a Lehigh man in the National
League Charlie Moravec the sports publicity depart
ment disclosed six seven years ago hafback Dick
Gabriel drafted by the Detroit Lons-oh. way back
about 18th or l4th pck-but the Army picked him up
and Dick never tried to play pro ball later"
Moravec and Bill Cornelius. also a Lehigh drum
beaer. not surprised that Nolan drafted early.
despite his limited reputation nationally But Just
didn't think the Redskins would take him." Cornelius
said. Gosh. they've got Eddie LeBarcn, and Ralph
Gugliemi is coming back. They two good passing
quarterbacks, which is what Nolan is. too"
1t suggested that II Nolan a standout defensive
back, that might be a reason for his choice
L hope not Cornelius said fervently This boy is
great football player but he is not the best defensive
back in the world by any means"
NoLANS CREDENTIALS offensive Information
quarterback very valid least according collegiate
standards AS sophomore the from Mechanic
ve N. Y completed So OF 80 passes for 500 yards As
junior he made good 40 Of 81 attempts for S68 yards
and senior this year he threw 21 times for 81
petions and S56 yards Lehigh won out of for the
season. losing only to vMI 1877.
"of 2oS passes thrown by Nolan during his three
varsity years at Lehigh." Moravec said only II
intercepted He threw Is touchdown passes Besides he
scored % touchdowns.a
On the extension phone. Cornelius said. Dan is a
very good passer and standout for a quarter
back I'm pretty he'll play pro ball because though he
graduates with bachelor of arts in June he wants his
degree in metalurgcal engineering which is fveyear
He the money from football to study for
his degree in the of season."
HOW COME" MoRAvEc and Cornelius were asked.
they had the data and statistics Nolan at their
hngertips"
I'VE anticipated that Dan would get some attention -
Cornelius replied. TO way Of thinking Nolan is
potential pro He's bg6foot2 and l85 poundsand tough
and wiry He took pretty good beatngs but
got hurt II he reports to the Redskins next summer he'll
weigh 200 pounds I'll bet on it."
Another that prompted the Lehigh tub-thump-
to be ready the interest shown in Nolan by pro
scouts weeks and months Moravec and Cornelius,
indeed surprised by the horoughness OF the National
League clubs.
Bobby Thomason of the Eagles secuted him per-
sonaly" Cornelius said Green Bay looked over
too Los Angeles asked for and watched them 10
days ago, studying Nolan Weeb Ewbank of the Colts
the movies, too.
"A couple of Canadian teams we're interested Otis
Douglas coach Of the Calgary Rough Riders down
from Canada to interview Dan. He told him:
"'If you will play in Canada I'll guarantee you more
money than any National League team will pay YOU"
LEHIGHs HEAD COACH. Bill Leckonby began to sing
Noans praises early in the season. Appearing at New
York Football Writers Association luncheon Leckonby put
the pro stamp on his young You may remember
Leckonby Before he went to Lehigh In 1896 he a
pretty good back for the Brooklyn Dodgers and Navy
service teams in the Pacific.
Dams got everything TO make pro-" Leckonby says.
Hes best oense He sandout passer because he
throw to his left. There aren't many passers
among the pros who throw of the left foot like
Nolan"
To the best knowledge OF Cornelius, the Redskins did
In he Mr. hall
representative beard But In the Lehigh publicity
Office letter dated November from Dick Evans,
who identified himself talent scout, Washington
Redskins"
He asked all kinds OF questions in the letter. Cornelius
revealed Naturally answered them best could
The Redskins passed up pretty good draft picks
including the Atlantic Coast Conferences top back Dick
Christy Of North Carolina State, in favor Of Nolan 1t
must have been pretty strong set Of answers Moravec
Esd Cornelius mailed 10 Evans, NE talent scout.