Goldberg, Marshall ("Biggie")
Football
b. Oct. 24, 1917, Elkins, WV
d. April 3, 2006
Goldberg was a member of two "Dream Backfields," as a college player at the University of Pittsburgh and as a professional player with the NFL's Chicago Cardinals. He became a starter at halfback as a sophomore in 1936 and was an All-American in 1937.
As a senior, Goldberg asked to be moved to fullback, a position that had been depleted by graduation. His coach, Jock Sutherland, warned that it would be difficult to repeat as All-American at a new position, but Goldberg was more interested in the good of the team.
That created the first "Dream Backfield," with John Chickerneo at quarterback, Dick Cassiano and Harold Stebbins at the halfbacks. Pitt won 8 of 10 games that season and Goldberg was named All-American fullback.
During his career at Pittsburgh, Goldberg rushed for 1,957 yards, a school record that was broken by Tony Dorsett in 1974.
In 1939, Goldberg joined the NFL's Chicago Cardinals. He missed the 1944 and 1945 seasons while in military service during World War I, then returned to the Cardinals in 1946 and played through 1948. The team's 1946 "Dream Backfield" was made up of Paul Christman at quarterback, Goldberg and Elmer Angsman at halfback, and Pat Harder at fullback. In his last two seasons, Goldberg was replaced by Charlie Trippi, but remained with the team as a valuable backup.
As a pro, Goldberg gained 1,644 yards on 476 carries and scored 11 touchdowns. He caught 60 passes for 775 yards and 5 touchdowns.