He had never kicked a football for any team before , but he spent hours by himself punting the ball .
Playing football at Gloversville High School , Smukler was taken out of the line by Coach Lawrence A. ( Duke ) Miller and made into a fullback .
Smukler had never kicked a football for any team before , but Smukler spent hours by himself punting the ball .
Playing football at Gloversville High School , Smukler was taken out of the line by Coach Lawrence A. ( Duke ) Miller and made into a fullback .