Chuck Fenenbock Chuck Fenenbock ( August 28 , 1917 - August 10 , 1998 ) was an American football player who starred in college at UCLA , and professionally in the Pacific Coast Professional Football League ( PCPFL ) , the National Football League ( NFL ) , the All America Football Conference ( AAFC ) , and the Canadian Football League ( CFL ) . Notably he was a star running back for the Detroit Lions in the NFL , and for the Los Angeles Dons in the AAFC where he led the league in numerous offensive categories . Starring at UCLA . A highly recruited multi sport athlete out of Pittsburg High School in Northern California , Fenenbock chose to play football at UCLA . He starred as UCLA ’ s single wing tailback in 1938 and 1939 . He was celebrated for his exiting breakaway runs as well as for his passing skills . On January 1 , 1939 Chuck was named MVP in the inaugural Pineapple Bowl played in Honolulu . Following the 1938 season he was named to several All American teams . At UCLA Chuck played alongside such greats as Kenny Washington , Jackie Robinson , Woody Strode and Burr Baldwin . Professional Football . In 1941 he starred with the San Diego Bombers in the Pacific Coast Professional Football League ( PCPFL ) . In 1942 he was the single wing tailback for the renowned Los Angeles Bulldogs in the PCPFL . He was named MVP of the 1942 PCPFL All Star game . Detroit Lions . Fenenbock starred for the NFL Detroit Lions in 1943 and 1945 . As the Lions single wing tailback Chuck finished near the top of NFL statistics in a number of categories . He was named to several All Pro lists . During the 1943 season Chuck played a big part in turning around Detroit ’ s NFL franchise . In 1944 Fenenbock starred for the acclaimed El Toro Marine Corps football team In 1945 he returned from military to lead the Detroit Lions to an excellent season . Los Angeles Dons . In 1946 and 1947 Chuck played for the Los Angeles Dons in the newly formed All America Football Conference . Led the AAFC in yards per carry in 1946 averaging a stunning 13 . 5 yards per carry and was second in yards per carry in 1947 . Chuck was the AAFC ’ s top kick and punt returner 1946 - 1948 . With the Dons he played halfback in the new T - formation adopted by professional football . Fenenbock was acclaimed , along with Buddy Young , as the AAFC ' s top speedster and breakaway runner . Famed Cleveland Browns coach Paul Brown called Chuck the player he most feared in the AAFC . Chicago Rockets . In 1948 Chuck was traded to the Chicago Rockets in the AAFC . That year he led the Rockets in most offensive categories . Chuck was the Rockets best player and had a spectacular game in his return to his hometown of Los Angeles to play the Dons . Canadian Football League . With the merger of the AAFC with the NFL in 1949 many AAFC stars jumped to the Canadian Football League . In 1949 Chuck started with the Edmonton Eskimos . Chuck played his last season in 1950 with the Calgary Stampeders . Other Details . His small stature , powerful build , and blazing speed meant Chuck would always carry the nickname " Mighty Mouse " . In 2000 Fenenbock ’ s son , Michael , published a book about Chuck . " Fireworks Every Time He Touches The Ball : A Chronicle of Chuck Fenenbock ' s Football Career " . Maxfilms Publishing 2000 . Later career . Following his playing days , Chuck became a successful coach . Most notably at : St . Paul High School in Anaheim , California . Anaheim Rhinos professional football team . Hawaiian Warriors and the Portland Loggers Football Club in the Continental Football League