Roger Treat (October 18, 1904 – October 9, 1999) was an American professional football player who played as a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants. His career spanned three seasons from 1926 to 1928, during which he was a member of the Giants team that won the 1927 NFL Championship.
Early Life and Education
Roger Treat was born on October 18, 1904. He attended Princeton University, where he played college football for the Princeton Tigers.
Professional Career
Treat joined the New York Giants in 1926, making his professional debut in an era before the formal NFL Draft. As a fullback, he played a role in the Giants' formative years in the league. His most significant season came in 1927, when the New York Giants, under coach Earl Potteiger, achieved an 11-1-1 record and secured the NFL Championship, marking the franchise's first league title. Treat continued to play for the Giants through the 1928 season before concluding his professional football career.
Later Life
After his NFL career, Treat lived to the age of 94, passing away on October 9, 1999. Specific details regarding his post-football career and later life are not extensively documented in common sports encyclopedias.