Bernie Digris
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| College: | Holy Cross |
| Position: | Offensive Tackle/Guard |
| NFL draft: | 1943 / Round: |
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Bernard Digris, (June 9, 1919 - November 1, 1979), was an American Football offensive tackle/guard for the Chicago Bears and was a member of the 1943 NFL Championship Chicago Bears. Digris played in two games for the Bears during that year.[1]
Early Life and Education
Digris attended high school in Ansonia, Connecticut where he is a member of Ansonia High School's sports hall of fame.
Digris was a graduate of Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts where he captained their football team. He was the first graduate of Holy Cross on a football scholarship to leave with a degree other than Physical Education. His degree was in Chemistry.
After playing professional football Digris was a member of the United States Navy where he served in World War II.