Notable Lewis Countians
Jim Schrader
1932–1972
A Weston-born Notre Dame center and linebacker who played ten professional seasons, appeared in 116 games, and earned three Pro Bowl selections. Schrader was born in Weston before becoming an All-America player at Notre Dame and a professional football standout.
Lewis County connection
Schrader was born in Weston before becoming an All-America player at Notre Dame and a professional football standout.
Washington professional football player Jim Schrader in 1958.
Lewis County connection
Schrader was born in Weston before becoming an All-America player at Notre Dame and a professional football standout.
Career and public significance
A Weston-born Notre Dame center and linebacker who played ten professional seasons, appeared in 116 games, and earned three Pro Bowl selections.
His sustained starting career and Pro Bowl recognition place him among the county's most accomplished traditional team-sport athletes.
Reading the record carefully
Contemporary sources list both center and linebacker; the page preserves both roles rather than forcing a single-position label.
Life and legacy
Timeline
1932
Born in Weston.
1950s
Stars at Notre Dame.
1954–1963
Plays ten professional football seasons.
1972
Dies at age 39.
Sources and further reading
How this profile was documented
- Jim Schrader
Pro Football Reference
Starting source for biographical dates, offices, achievements, and the Lewis County connection.
- Jim Schrader
Notre Dame Athletics
Starting source for biographical dates, offices, achievements, and the Lewis County connection.
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