Potsy Clark announced a shakeup in his lineup in early November 1936, including the designation of Wagner as a starter in place of Sam Knox at left guard. Once he made the starting lineup, Wagner stayed. He played in all eleven games for the Lions in both the 1937 and 1938 seasons. However, in August 1939, Wagner announced his retirement from football, telling reporters that he intended to "devote all of his time to a promising career as an engineer." See also 1935 College Football All-America Team References 1912 births 1972 deaths All-American college football players Sportspeople from Lansing, Michigan American football tackles American football guards Michigan State Spartans football players Detroit Lions players Players of American football from Michigan