Background
Eskridge was born on January 21, 1924 in Independence, Missouri.
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Eskridge was born on January 21, 1924 in Independence, Missouri.
He attended William Chrisman High School where he played on the school"s basketball team
After graduating high school he began attending Graceland University where he played on the football and basketball teams. He was later inducted into the college"s athletic hall of fame. He joined the United States Marine Corps during World World War II where he served in the Pacific Theater.
After Eskridge was relieved of duty he started attending the University of Kansas and played on the school"s basketball team
During his tenure, he recruited Wilt Chamberlain. In 1959 he joined the Dallas Cowboys football team as their equipment manager.
He was credited with designing the Cowboys" star logo. After Eskridge"s career with Dallas he moved to Independence, Missouri where he coached basketball and taught high school for over 20 years.
Eskridge died in Independence on February 11, 2013 at the age of 88.