Education
Ohio State University.
Ohio State University.
A native of Pittsburgh"s Greenfield neighborhood, Monahan traveled to Ohio State where he played for the Buckeyes. He was a guard and tackle who doubled as a kicker. In 1934 he became captain of the buckeyes and an All-American.
He was featured on the front of the 1935 Wheaties box.
Monahan played four seasons with the Detroit Lions from 1935 until 1938. Monahan played two additional games with the Chicago Cardinals during the 1939 NFL season.